Supply Chain Specialist

EDL Energy; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EDL Energy is seeking a detail‑oriented Inventory and Supply Chain Specialist in Michigan. You will manage warehouse practices, drive inventory accuracy, and support ERP system use to streamline procure-to-pay processes.

The role requires an Associate Degree in business and about 5 years of supply chain experience in manufacturing. Occasional travel of 15–20% is expected, with opportunities to improve supplier relations and optimize stock levels.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Reliable, accountable, and motivated to achieve goals.
• Identify and resolve problems proactively to improve processes.
• Seek opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
• Build strong relationships across teams to deliver results.
• Travel 15–20% of the time.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Train operations on warehouse practices and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain adequate inventories and conduct annual stockcounts.
• Oversee implementation, purchasing, and follow-through of inventory systems.
• Develop and maintain ERP master data for new projects.
• Create trackable processes for auditing initial setups.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Supply chain

Analytical thinking

Vendor relations

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Associate Degree in business

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Train operations on warehouse practices, driving inventory accuracy, and optimizing warehouse functions
• Maintain adequate inventories
• Conduct annual stocktakes and cycle counts
• Oversee the implementation, purchasing, and follow-through of functional inventory systems
• Develop and maintain master data in the ERP system for new projects
• Implement a system for trackability for auditing of initial setups
• Develop a trackable process to identify gaps in the reciprocating engine sites inventories, communicate these gaps with the broader operation and supply chain teams, then work towards developing a solution
• Prepare and maintain progress reports for the projects the role is responsible for
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure inventory levels are established efficiently, and accurately to the stakeholders’ expectations
• Assist in supply chain process training to maintain compliance with processes and policies to ensure site understanding on how the ERP system can be used
• Assist in site with setup and strategy for stocking parts in compliance with EDL inventory standards
• Assist in sourcing/tracking emergent supply chain issues
• Manage warranty and core processing and tracking for the sites
• Track project specific orders for lead time and assist in the goods receipting to manage the procure-to-pay process to ensure risks are managed appropriately
• Identify any supplier gaps that may be needed to support the business
• Raise requisitions as required
• Identify process improvements pertaining to the ERP system
• Ship required inventory parts to site as determined by management
• Identify and establish key vendor relationships to support the reciprocating engine business unit
• Track critical spares and submit related reports to management
• Identify and action regular purchases that may become inventory stock
• Ensure the business has the parts required support the scheduled maintenance
• Identify and communicate opportunities for supplier consolidation or alternative, lower cost supply chain

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong organization skills with ability to prioritize
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with employees, contractors, leadership, customers, and other parties.
• Reliable, committed, and motivated to achieving company and team goals and objectives
• Recognizes and predicts problems and uses initiative to avoid or resolve
• Seek opportunities to maximize efficiency and/or reduce costs
• Takes accountability for key results areas, achieves results, and continuously seeks to improve standards
• Ensures compliance and adherence with all legislative and company requirements
• Trustworthy and honest, with respect for leadership, peers, subordinates, and systems
• Ability to build strong relationships and works well with others to achieve desired results
• Ability to solve complex issues and problems
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness and ability to travel 15-20% of the time
• Associate Degree in business
• 5 years of prior supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with qualifications in Purchasing/Inventory Administration or related discipline
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications at an intermediate level
• Advanced Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of the concept of inventory management and ERP systems
• Knowledgeable in supply chain management systems working in a purchasing and inventory framework
• Experience in Oracle is preferred

EDL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer