Supply Chain Coordinator

Kforce Inc; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Florence, SC is seeking a Supply Chain professional to support category strategies, cost savings initiatives, and cross-functional sourcing activities. You will collaborate with regional/global teams and manage RFQs, PPAP, and supplier data integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in procurement or supply chain, with strong Excel skills, ERP/JDE knowledge, and Lean experience. You will contribute to savings programs and maintain accurate supplier data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance or engineering.
• 3–5 years in supply chain, procurement, or cost management.
• Experience with Excel or other data manipulation tools.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing systems and ERP/JDE configurations, Windchill and related drawing databases.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and execution skills.
• Excellent communication across all management levels.
• Ability to drive teamwork across functional groups.
• Project, change management and negotiation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support business unit category strategies and cost savings initiatives with timely execution.
• Collaborate with regional/global supply chain for synergies across commodities.
• Assist with Gate Reviews, Material Disposition List Analysis, and supplier alignment.
• Update applications (ETQ, Teams Logs, GeN3 Core, RFQ systems) daily.
• Support RFQs (RFI/RFP), total landed cost analysis, business cases and ROI.
• Coordinate PPAP activities for Florence operations and related PO processing.
• Assist NPI, Lean improvements, engineering changes, and work transitions.
• Maintain MRP part and supplier data across functions.
• Participate in cross-functional IPD meetings and report-out activities.

Skills

Excel/Data manipulation

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/JDE configurations

Windchill

Elog

Concept Configurations

Drawing database

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support business unit category strategies and year-over-year cost savings initiatives, including negotiation and design-change opportunities, while ensuring timely execution against established schedules
• Collaborate with regional or global supply chain on NAA category strategy for synergies within sub-system and across commodities
• Collaborate with Business Partner Commodity Managers (BPCM), and help with regular workloads of Gate Reviews, Material Disposition List Analysis (identifying opportunities for improvement, aligning suppliers for souring plans
• Will be responsible for updating all applications including but not limited to ETQ, Teams Logs, GeN3 Core, Sch A/B RFQ, on daily basis
• Support RFQ's (RFI/RFP as needed), total landed cost analysis, support business case, and ROI
• Coordinate and support PPAP activities for Florence operations, including PPAP requests, requisition and purchase order processing, sample delivery confirmation, supplier follow-up, and coordination with Supplier Quality Engineering for PSW issuance
• Support new product introductions, operational improvements (Lean), engineering changes, and work transition activities
• Support the maintenance and accuracy of MRP part and supplier data, working cross-functionally with Commodity Management, Buyers, Materials Engineering, and other relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate/participate in cross functional team/IPD meetings
• Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting activities and prepare or assist with report-outs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business Administrations/Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering
• 3-5 years in a Supply Chain management function, procurement, or cost management
• Experience with Excel and/or other data manipulation programs
• Knowledge of, or experience with, lean manufacturing systems/processes and ERP/JDE configurations, Concept Configurations, Elog, and drawing database (Windchill)
• Strategic planning/thinking skills coupled with analytical and execution skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate all levels of management required
• Demonstrated ability to drive teamwork between groups and across functional teams
• Demonstrated project management, change management, and negotiating capabilities is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.