Supply Chain Specialist

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. in Houston is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to drive category strategy, cost optimization, and on‑time delivery of assigned products.

You will collaborate with Category Directors, Managers, and cross‑functional teams to balance cost of acquisition with cost of possession, and to improve processes using data analysis and Power BI. This role reports to the Director of Indirect Materials and requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in supply chain and ERP/MRP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• 3–5 years in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement and Supplier Management.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Run benchmark studies, analyze data, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Maintain vendor catalogs and pricing through the B2B e-procurement platform.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Track supplier strategies, spend, and cross-functional review and evaluation.
• Prepare and execute E-auctions for direct and indirect commodities.
• Help develop and enhance procurement processes and reporting capabilities.
• Contribute to TCO reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Develop data analysis and modeling to identify process gaps.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Supply Chain Preferred)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

JD Edwards ERP/MRP

Job description

Company & Position Overview:

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting over $2.5B in annual revenues and employing over 8,000 team members. The six operating subsidiaries, covering 60 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step‑vans, utility trucks, ambulances, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit https://www.jbpoindexter.com.

Supply Chain Specialist to support execution of category strategy and cost optimization initiatives by working closely with Category Directors, Category Managers, and other cross‑functional teams. Plan and implement activities for timely, cost‑effective procurement, planning and on‑time delivery of assigned category products. Prioritize and maintain balance between cost of acquisition and cost of possession to maximize return on investment including methodologies to maximize working capital. This position will report to the Director of Indirect Materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run benchmark studies, gathers, and analyzes data, and makes recommendations to the category team and for specific strategic sourcing initiatives, performs root cause analysis related to supply challenges or disruptions.
• Maintain vendor catalogs to the B2B e‑procurement platform and interact with assigned suppliers to obtain correct pricing and work with Category Managers to load catalogue files.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and continuous improvement.
• Track and report on supplier strategies, monitor spend, business allocation, capability gap analysis and facilitate cross‑functional review and evaluation.
• Prepare and execute E‑ auctions for both direct and indirect commodities.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to drive efficiencies in providing regional procurement services.
• Help improve processes and leverage technology to reduce costs, identify and implement best practices, and measure performance.
• Contribute to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction efforts and initiatives to achieve the benefits.
• Develop data analysis and modeling to help identify process gaps and improve process efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four‑year college or university (Supply Chain Preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma Certifications – Green Belt Preferred.
• 3 to 5 years in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement and Supplier Management Process
• Strong customer support focus and team contribution.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Capable of participating and leading cross –functional teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities with a solid understanding of Excel and Power BI.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Prior ERP/MRP experience (JD Edwards preferred).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiating skills.
• C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification is preferred.

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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