Sr. Supply Chain Specialist

Leggett & Platt; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt is seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Specialist for the Adjustable Bed team to enhance procurement, inventory analytics and cross-functional collaboration.

You will manage domestic and international PO activity, maintain inventory levels, and drive continuous process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, supplier coordination, and KPI tracking to optimize performance across the bedding business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years purchasing/supply chain experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Analytical mind with business acumen
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze large and multi-dimensional data sets using Excel, and other analysis tools.
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts
• Ability to multi-task and willingness to work within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic procurement process improvement projects across the unit to enhance inventory efficiency and reduce risk
• Conduct forward-looking inventory analyses to prepare for capacity limits, supplier issues, and volatile demand
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and logistics to ensure project alignment and execution
• Lead cross-functional reviews of slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory and drive actionable disposition plans
• Purchase order management, both domestic and international suppliers
• Maintain accurate inventory levels across the business unit
• Ability to understand customer demand and react timely to fluctuations
• Expedite outstanding purchase orders to meet production demands or initiate cancellation of orders to maintain acceptable inventory levels
• Track KPI’s and report on supply chain’s performance
• Maintain effective relationship with internal and external contacts

Skills

Supply chain experience

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

ASCM/APICS ISM certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

MRP environments

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Sr. Supply Chain Specialist within our Adjustable Bed team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

So, what will you be doing as a Supply Chain Specialist?

• Drive strategic procurement process improvement projects across the unit to enhance inventory efficiency and reduce risk
• Conduct forward‑looking inventory analyses to prepare for capacity limits, supplier issues, and volatile demand
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and logistics to ensure project alignment and execution
• Lead cross‑functional reviews of slow‑moving, excess, and obsolete inventory and drive actionable disposition plans
• Purchase order management, both domestic and international suppliers
• Maintain accurate inventory levels across the business unit
• Ability to understand customer demand and react timely to fluctuations
• Expedite outstanding purchase orders to meet production demands or initiate cancellation of orders to maintain acceptable inventory levels
• Track KPI’s and report on supply chain’s performance
• Maintain effective relationship with internal and external contacts

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• 5 plus years’ purchasing/supply chain experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Analytical mind with business acumen
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze large and multi‑dimensional data sets using Excel, and other analysis tools.
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts
• Ability to multi‑task and willingness to work within a team environment

Things We Consider a Plus

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain and/or Business Administration preferred.
• Advanced Procurement/Supply Chain certification from ASCM (APICS) / ISM preferred. date)
• Experience in MRP environment strongly preferred.
• 2+ years' ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).

Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

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