Supply Chain Specialist

IP Corporation; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

North American Composites, a division of IP Corporation, is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to optimize inventory levels and manage purchasing with a cross-functional team across North America.

You will balance supply and demand, collaborate with sales, operations, and logistics, and work with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 3–8 years in inventory analysis and ERP-based purchasing.
• Experience managing inventory portfolios with turnover 7+ per year.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, M3).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimal stock, preventing overstock and stockouts.
• Determine EOQ for products to drive cost savings and create accurate purchase orders.
• Collaborate with demand planning, sales, operations, customer service, and logistics.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure on-time deliveries and data accuracy.
• Coordinate supplier invoices, returns, and vendor credits with Accounts Payable.
• Use ERP/analytical tools to track KPIs and analyze stock and usage levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Anticipate and mitigate supply chain disruptions through planning and communication.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to align on supply strategies.

Skills

Inventory management

EOQ optimization

ERP/MRP

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

M3

Job description

What is North American Composites (NAC):

North American Composites (NAC), a division of IP Corporation, is a leading distributor of composite materials serving customers across North America. With a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and service, NAC partners with top manufacturers to deliver the products and technical expertise that help our customers succeed in industries ranging from marine and construction to transportation and industrial markets.

What you’ll do as a Supply Chain Specialist:

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that our inventory, purchasing, and supplier management processes run efficiently and effectively. You’ll balance supply and demand across our network, optimize stock levels, and collaborate cross-functionally to support business goals and customer satisfaction.

What you can expect to do as a Supply Chain Specialist:

• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimal stock, preventing both overstock and stockouts.
• Purchasing & Cost Optimization: Determine Economic Order Quantities (EOQ) for products to drive cost savings and create accurate purchase orders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with demand planning, sales, operations, customer service, and logistics to ensure supply plans align with business needs and customer demand.
• Supplier Relations: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries, accurate data, and resolution of any supply issues.
• Invoice & Returns Coordination: Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve supplier invoice issues, coordinate product returns, and process vendor credits and samples.
• Data & Analysis: Use ERP and analytical tools to track KPIs, analyze stock and usage levels, determine reorder points, and identify trends.
• Continuous Improvement: Reduce aged, dead, or slow-moving inventory and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions through proactive planning and communication.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Facilitate clear and timely communication between departments to align on supply strategies and goals.

What we are looking for in a Supply Chain Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 3–8 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, focusing on inventory analysis, reorder points, and ERP-based purchasing.
• Demonstrated experience managing inventory portfolios with turnover rates of 7+ per year.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in ERP and MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, M3).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience in distribution, ideally within the fiberglass composites or chemical industries.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data analysis tools.

Why North American Composites?

• Positive, challenging, and supportive work environment.
• Competitive benefits, including dental, vision, generous PTO, 401(k) with company match, and more.
• Freedom to innovate and make a difference in a vibrant, values-driven company that cares about its people.

North American Composites (NAC) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.