Junior Supply Chain Engineer: Data-Driven Ops & Dashboards

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Junior Supply Chain Engineer to support supply chain operations, coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders, and track project performance across aerospace and defense programs.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience and strong Excel/Office skills, with a foundation in supply chain management and manufacturing operations. This on-site role offers opportunities to build processes, dashboards, and dashboards for performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or project coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support daily supply chain execution and delivery assurance activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement teams, buyers, and customer stakeholders to obtain critical project information.
• Monitor supplier commitments, production schedules, delivery plans, and recovery actions.
• Track and follow up on risks, issues, constraints, and escalation items to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist project leaders and program managers with administrative and execution-related activities.
• Maintain project trackers, supplier databases, action-item logs, and delivery status records.
• Ensure all project information is accurate, complete, and updated according to reporting requirements.
• Audit data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and work with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Consolidate information from multiple sources into standardized reports and dashboards.
• Maintain project documentation and records in compliance with customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain KPI dashboards and performance reports.
• Track key metrics such as on-time delivery, supplier performance, open commitments, recovery plan status, quality performance, and action-item closure rates.
• Analyze trends and identify potential risks related to schedule, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Support weekly and monthly project review meetings through accurate reporting and analysis.
• Serve as a communication link between customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Facilitate status meetings and document action items for follow-up and closure.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders regarding project progress and supplier performance.
• Escalate critical concerns to project leadership when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and operational visibility.
• Support process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.
• Assist with dashboard enhancements and KPI automation activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-priority management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Junior Supply Chain Engineer to support supply chain operations, coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders, and track project performance across aerospace and defense programs.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience and strong Excel/Office skills, with a foundation in supply chain management and manufacturing operations. This on-site role offers opportunities to build processes, dashboards, and dashboards for performance reporting.