Strategic Supply Chain & Inventory Lead

Hercules Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,600; Full time

Job summary

Hercules Industries is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance for assigned commodities. This role aims to optimize inventory levels, improve supplier performance, and drive measurable outcomes across cost, service, and working capital.

The position offers an annual salary in the range of $76,000 to $99,600 depending on experience and qualifications, with responsibilities spanning source-to-pay and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, or related field.
• Experience using automated purchasing, ERP, or inventory management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with vendors, branches, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Owns assigned SKUs, suppliers, and purchasing activity within assigned commodities.
• Manages cost, inventory, service, and supplier performance outcomes.
• Executes replenishment strategies based on demand and service needs.
• Drives inventory turns and reduces excess while balancing working capital.
• Leads supplier discussions and negotiations within scope.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Supplier performance

Cost management

Sourcing negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hercules Industries is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance for assigned commodities. This role aims to optimize inventory levels, improve supplier performance, and drive measurable outcomes across cost, service, and working capital.

The position offers an annual salary in the range of $76,000 to $99,600 depending on experience and qualifications, with responsibilities spanning source-to-pay and cross-functional collaboration.