Supply Chain Alignment Specialist

Midwest Filtration; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Filtration in Cincinnati is seeking a Supply Chain Integration Specialist to connect procurement, sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory strategy for smoother operations. You will coordinate across teams, monitor supplier KPIs, analyze inventory, and support data-driven decisions while advancing cross-functional supply chain projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with advanced Excel and ERP familiarity in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or operations.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally with procurement, sourcing, operations, and sales teams.
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for supplier coordination and performance.
• Monitor and track supplier KPIs (on-time delivery, fill rate, lead time).
• Proactively identify and resolve supply issues, delays, and shortages.
• Support supplier communication and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with demand planning and procurement to align supply with forecasted demand.
• Analyze inventory levels, reorder points, and safety stock.
• Recommend actions to reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and variability.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Provide oversight of purchase order activity, with the flexibility to manage portions of the PO process as needed.
• Lead or support cross-functional supply chain projects.
• Improve coordination between procurement, sourcing, operations, and vendors.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
• Help standardize workflows and best practices.
• Analyze supplier performance, spend, and inventory trends.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Midwest Filtration in Cincinnati is seeking a Supply Chain Integration Specialist to connect procurement, sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory strategy for smoother operations. You will coordinate across teams, monitor supplier KPIs, analyze inventory, and support data-driven decisions while advancing cross-functional supply chain projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with advanced Excel and ERP familiarity in a