Supplier Development Representative

Belcan Corporation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Supplier DevelopmentRepresentative to serve as the primary field liaison with assigned suppliers and vendors. The role requires on-site supplier visits, monitoring progress against PO dates, and expediting critical orders.

You will develop recovery plans for delays, establish firm shipment dates, and escalate issues with concise status reporting. Travel to supplier facilities is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, production control, supplier management, program support, or related field.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, material flow, purchase orders, and bills of material.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to travel frequently and visit supplier manufacturing facilities on short notice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary field representative for assigned suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct routine on-site supplier visits to verify manufacturing progress against PO commitments.
• Monitor and expedite critical, long-lead, and overdue orders.
• Develop and track recovery plans for delayed deliveries.
• Identify and escalate risks in schedule, quality, capacity, or materials.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Follow-through

Travel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Description: Title: Supplier Development Representative
Location: Greensboro, NC
Duration: Contract to hire
Compensation: DOE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as ART's primary field representative for assigned suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct routine on-site supplier visits to verify actual manufacturing progress against purchase-order and program commitment dates.
• Monitor and expedite critical, long-lead, and overdue orders.
• Develop and track recovery plans for delayed deliveries.
• Identify and escape schedule, quality, capacity, or material risks
• Work with supplier management to establish recovery plans, interim milestones, and firm shipment dates for delayed items.
• Follow open actions through closure and maintain consistent supplier accountability.
• Maintain accurate delivery forecasts and shipment readiness updates.
• Escalate issues and provide concise status reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, production control, supplier management, program support, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, material flow, purchase orders, and bills of material.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, challenge status constructively, and elevate issues promptly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to travel frequently and visit supplier manufacturing facilities on short notice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Aerospace, aviation, aircraft interiors, or complex low-volume manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience as a supplier development representative, expeditor, buyer, production planner, manufacturing coordinator, or supply chain specialist.
• Experience supporting supplier recovery plans and critical shortage management.

KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Improved on-time delivery performance for assigned suppliers.
• Reduction in overdue purchase orders and production shortages.
• Accurate supplier completion, shipment, and arrival forecasts.
• Timely escalation and resolution of supplier risks.
• Consistent documentation of supplier visits, commitments, and recovery actions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed at ART and supplier office and manufacturing locations. The position requires frequent travel, walking through production areas, use of standard office equipment, and compliance with applicable site safety and personal protective equipment requirements. The individual may occasionally be required to lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com.