Supply Chain Planner & Procurement Specialist

Versa Products Company, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Training and professional-development»

Job summary

VERSA is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to optimize production planning, purchasing, and inventory control within a global pneumatic valve manufacturer. You will collaborate across Production Control, Purchasing, and Inventory Control, using ERP systems and reports to maintain material availability and production priorities.

Responsibilities include scheduling, expediting orders, negotiating with suppliers, and developing improved reports and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data organization, analysis, and presentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and prioritize work for the Machine Shop and Assembly departments based on demand and capacity.
• Monitor production schedules and address shortages and capacity constraints.
• Communicate production priorities and schedule changes to affected departments.
• Create, place, monitor, and expedite purchase orders.
• Negotiate with suppliers to improve pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers in partnership with Quality and Engineering.
• Expand supplier capabilities by qualifying them to manufacture additional parts.
• Maintain purchasing and supplier data in ERP and monitor supplier performance.
• Read, interpret, and act on reports supporting planning, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Develop and improve reports, workflows, and data accuracy; participate in special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Epicor Kinetic ERP

Job description

VERSA is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to optimize production planning, purchasing, and inventory control within a global pneumatic valve manufacturer. You will collaborate across Production Control, Purchasing, and Inventory Control, using ERP systems and reports to maintain material availability and production priorities.

Responsibilities include scheduling, expediting orders, negotiating with suppliers, and developing improved reports and workflows.