Strategic Supply Chain Specialist: Inventory & Sourcing

Star Blends; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Star Blends is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist in Sparta, Wisconsin, to plan and coordinate material flow and inventory management. The role involves ensuring production needs align with inventory accuracy and material availability.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, along with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with MRP systems and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate incoming bulk materials on a daily and weekly basis.
• Collaborate with logistics for scheduling pickups and backhauls.
• Serve as backup to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and oversee inventory control processes.
• Source bulk materials for production and resale.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain system updates for cost, vendors, and lead times.
• Collaborate on forecasting with warehouse teams.
• Evaluate supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with MRP systems

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Star Blends is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist in Sparta, Wisconsin, to plan and coordinate material flow and inventory management. The role involves ensuring production needs align with inventory accuracy and material availability.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, along with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and profit sharing.