Supply Chain Coordinator

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly skilled Supply Chain Coordinator to enhance their global supply chain operations. This pivotal role involves optimizing processes, managing procurement and logistics, and ensuring effective distribution of materials. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in supply chain management to drive improvements and align departmental objectives with corporate goals. Join a dedicated team that values quality and efficiency, and help shape the future of supply chain excellence. If you are passionate about operational success and have a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain operations with expertise in procurement and logistics.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize supply chain processes and improve material flow within the organization.
• Collaborate with various departments to align strategies and enhance supply chain operations.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

MBA

8 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management

Tools

ERP/Demand Planning Software (e.g., SAP, MFG/Pro)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Job Details Description

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Coordinator to provide planning, analysis, and operational support for our global supply chain. This role is critical in optimizing supply chain processes, ensuring effective distribution, and improving material flow within our organization. The Supply Chain Coordinator will demonstrate industry-leading knowledge and expertise in global supply chain management concepts, processes, and systems, while overseeing the purchasing and logistics departments.

What You Will Do

1. Investigate and recommend alternative production and warehouse layouts to improve efficiency, including material replenishment methods and right-sizing operations.
2. Develop, implement, and maintain processes to enhance material flow, increase productivity, and provide new capacity within existing facilities.
3. Create and manage current and future state value stream and process maps for EAGLE.
4. Write and manage capital projects, purchase requisitions, work orders, and special interplant transfers, ensuring the timely procurement of equipment and services.
5. Assist in the development and optimization of strategic tools to enhance and align the global supply chain with organizational goals.
6. Conduct data analysis and present findings to drive decisions that optimize supply chain operations.
7. Create and maintain computer rules to control the location of incoming materials, production, and finished goods.
8. Support special projects related to supply chain improvements and process efficiencies.
9. Collaborate with procurement, logistics, sales, production, marketing, and R&D to align strategies and optimize supply chain operations.
10. Ensure departmental objectives are aligned with corporate goals and customer service standards.
11. Manage procurement and logistics teams to support multiple locations and achieve cost-efficiency.
12. Monitor vendor performance to ensure delivery, quality, and pricing standards are met.
13. Oversee inventory management to maintain optimal levels and reduce costs.
14. Mentor staff, develop training plans, and promote continuous improvement within the team.
15. Coordinate activities among operational departments to ensure an effective production plan and meet service commitments.
16. Drive process improvement by recommending changes to improve methods, performance, and quality of service.
17. Ensure compliance with all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
18. Travel up to 10% as required.

Who You Are

1. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, or a Business-related field; an MBA is a plus. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on distribution operations (e.g., Material Handling, Logistics) or eight years of experience in logistics and supply chain management.
2. 5 plus years of experience in supply chain operations, with strong expertise in procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
3. At least 5 years of successful procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
4. Experience working with ERP/Demand Planning software (e.g., SAP, MFG/Pro).
5. Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
9. Ability to influence change and drive process improvement in a collaborative team environment.
10. Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts, processes, and systems.
11. Ability to develop organizational strategies and implement key performance indicators to achieve world-class supply chain standards.
12. Experience in change management and cost reduction initiatives.

Who We Are

Serving customers since 2004, Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. State-of-the-art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle the best choice for all testing needs. The Eagle team is committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, but also working relentlessly with our customers on solutions if tests receive unexpected results. Learn more at www.eagleanalytical.com.