Supply Chain Specialist

Diversified Fall Protection; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Diversified Fall Protection is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to convert project requirements into actionable purchase orders, determine location fulfillment, and manage inventory through reorder points and replenishment.

The role collaborates with the Supply Chain Manager, Production, and vendors to ensure timely delivery while maintaining tight controls on orders and lead times. Full-time, on-site, with standard hours and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 02 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain planning, or a degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Convert released project requirements into purchase orders across locations.
• Confirm which location will manufacture or fulfill each order and any transfers involved.
• Maintain reorder points and replenishment quantities across inventory.
• Communicate with suppliers on lead times and purchase order status.
• Support the Supply Chain Manager with supplier data and reviews.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Vendor relations

Attention to detail

ERP familiarity

Education

Degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

Acumatica

ERP system

Job description

Company Overview

Since 1994, Diversified Fall Protection (DFP) has been a full-service fall protection provider and trusted partner, dedicated to making workplaces safer. Our core purpose is simple yet powerful: Saving Lives. As safety-minded professionals, we deliver integrated fall protection solutions with a focus on reducing risk and keeping workers safe. At DFP, we believe that being Easy to Work With isnt just a pledge its a principle we live by every day. Guided by our Core Values Resolve n, Do the right thing, Be versatile, and Take people to higher ground we strive to build trust with our customers, industry partners, and each other. Everything we do is driven by the belief that the worker is at the center of our brand. When faced with decisions, we ask: Which choice ensures that a worker makes it home at the end of the day? Our culture, commitment, and creative expression all serve this core purpose, often reflected in the message we stand behind: #NoFalls.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Specialist supports the process of turning project-related sales orders into actionable purchase orders, the point where an order becomes a real, trackable request to buy or transfer material. Working under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, this role confirms which location will fulfill each order, executes purchasing for assigned scope, and helps keep inventory positioned correctly by maintaining reorder points and replenishment quantities.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert released project requirements into purchase orders, following a standardized intake process across all company locations.
• Confirm which location will manufacture or fulfill each order, who owns purchasing it, whether a transfer between locations is needed, and any special shipping instructions.
• Apply the company's standard rules for assigning orders to the right location based on size and destination, escalating exceptions to the Supply Chain Manager and the project manager.
• Confirm purchase orders with suppliers, manage promised-on dates, and maintain accurate purchase order status updates to support production and fulfillment timelines.
• Execute purchasing for assigned scope consistent with the company's centralized purchasing model for standard components and localized ownership for raw materials by location.
• Use consolidated purchase orders for stock replenishment where appropriate.
• Maintain reorder points and replenishment quantities across managed inventory per established parameters, flagging service-level or excess-inventory concerns to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Monitor inventory positions on an ongoing basis and recommend buying adjustments as demand trends shift.
• Partner with the Inventory Supervisor to ensure reorder decisions are grounded in accurate, current inventory data.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for suppliers on order status and lead-time confirmations, escalating supplier performance issues to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Support the Supply Chain Manager in preparing supplier business reviews and lead-time negotiations by compiling order history, lead-time, and performance data.
• Follow documented workflow standards consistently, special shipping instructions recorded in the order system rather than email, and inter-location transfers initiated only by the team member responsible for that order, not warehouse staff.
• Troubleshoot routine exceptions within the process and surface recurring issues and improvement ideas to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Work closely with Project Management, Production, and warehouse teams to surface fulfillment of exceptions and capacity constraints for resolution.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 02 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain planning, or a degree in supply chain, business, or a related field; exposure to a manufacturing or distribution environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with inventory concepts such as reorder points, safety stock, or replenishment logic, through coursework, internship, or prior work.
• Confident written and verbal communication, with comfort corresponding directly with suppliers by phone and email.
• Basic ERP familiarity and strong Excel skills; exposure to Acumatica or a similar ERP system is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort operating within a defined, auditable process.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Valid Drivers License & Evidence of Ability to Insure
• Criminal Justice Background Check (state and federal)
• Drug Test (5-panel)
• E-Verify eligibility verification
• Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Some workdays could require prolonged sitting at a desk and computer use. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Work Schedule This is a full-time, on-site position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch as scheduled with management. This position may require hours beyond the standard working hours listed above to satisfy job duties and department demand.

Company Benefits

• Benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment.
• Benefits offered are: Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• There is a company-sponsored life insurance policy that employees are eligible for even if waiving other coverages.
• 401(k) contribution eligibility is the start of the first pay period following the completion of 30 days of employment through John Hancock employer match is 5% at enrollment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Diversified Fall Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We value diverse perspectives and believe that a wide range of experiences and backgrounds strengthens our team. Our core valuesResolve to the nth power, Do the right thing, Be versatile, and Take people to higher groundguide how we treat one another and support our mission of saving lives. We are proud to build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Additional Responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet the needs of the business, and the employee may be asked to perform other related tasks as assigned, with or without prior notice.