Supply Chain Integration 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

The Supply Chain Integration Specialist is a cross-functional individual contributor responsible for connecting procurement, sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory strategy to ensure smooth and efficient supply chain operations.

This role focuses on improving coordination across teams, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver who can manage complexity, influence outcomes, and grow into a leadership role over time.

Key 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

Inventory & Demand Alignment

• 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

• Support RFQs, pricing analysis, and sourcing decisions
• Ensure alignment between sourcing strategies and purchasing execution
• Monitor cost changes and provide insights to support decision-making
• 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

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