Senior Logistics and Procurement Specialist - WHL

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

401(k) match and profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Education reimbursement

Home and auto insurance discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Senior Logistics and Procurement Specialist to analyze processes and implement improvements across sourcing, procurement, and logistics.

You will lead MRO purchasing, vendor relations, and cost saving initiatives while ensuring PO accuracy and budget compliance; oversee capital projects and supplier audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, and logistics.
• ASCM Certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; ERP experience required; QAD experience a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRO purchasing, develop vendor relationships, analyze and implement cost savings.
• Initiate building and operations capital projects, obtain competitive quotes, oversee projects.
• Oversee PO accuracy and cost center coding; manage spending within budget.
• Coordinate supplier audits and participate in cost and quality discussions.
• Handle ocean transportation and domestic freight tasks: negotiations, rate analysis, customs clearance, and booking/tracking.
• Coordinate inventory transactions between Tsubaki entities; visit/audit suppliers and plants as needed.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Integrity

Travel flexibility

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASCM Certification

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ERP experience

QAD

Job description

Description

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the "Best Value" supplier in the industry.

Description

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the "Best Value" supplier in the industry.

The Senior Logistics and Procurement Specialist is responsible for analyzing processes and recommending and implementing improvements to the supply chain process. Key focus is on sourcing, procurement, and logistics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage MRO purchasing, develop vendor relationships, analyze and implement cost savings.
• Initiate building and operations capital projects, obtain competitive quotes, participate in project oversight.
• Oversee the accuracy of purchase order account and cost center coding. Manage spending and keep within budget.
• Coordinate supplier audits, assist in cost and quality discussions. Other supplier responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform functions as part of the ocean transportation and domestic freight team, including negotiations, rate analysis, Customs clearance, and booking and tracking shipments.
• Coordinate inventory transactions between key Tsubaki companies.
• Visit/audit suppliers and production plants as requested.
• Other tasks/functions and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, and logistics
• ASCM Certification preferred.
• Self-motivated to learn with a desire and talent to advance professionally.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with an ability to handle a multitude of tasks
• Strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills.
• High standards of integrity required.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• ERP experience required. QAD experience is a major plus.

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

• health benefits effective on date of hire
• dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire
• Paid Time Off ("PTO")
• 10 paid holidays
• generous 401(k) match and profit sharing
• annual bonus potential
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• education reimbursement
• home and auto insurance discounts
• pet insurance

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Tsubaki does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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