Supply Chain 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

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in supply chain sourcing and procurement? Do you like the ability to share new ideas with your colleagues - without the extensive demands of travel? If so, consider an opportunity with VERSA.

This is a challenging opportunity with a global pneumatic valve manufacturing company as a Supply Chain Specialist. We are seeking an analytical, organized, and motivated Supply Chain Specialist to work across Production Control, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Using ERP systems, operational reports, and cross-functional collaboration, this position helps maintain material availability, establish production priorities, strengthen supplier performance, and improve supply-chain processes.

Responsibilities

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Schedule and prioritize work for the Machine Shop and Assembly departments based on customer demand, production capacity, material availability, inventory levels, and delivery requirements.


• Monitor production schedules and address material shortages, capacity constraints, and other issues that may affect customer delivery.


• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and corrective actions to affected departments.

Purchasing and Supplier and Commodity Management

• Create, place, monitor, and expedite purchase orders.


• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, shortages, quality concerns, and order status.


• Negotiate with suppliers to improve pricing, lead times, delivery performance, and purchasing terms.


• Identify and qualify new suppliers in partnership with Quality, Engineering, and other departments.


• Expand the capabilities of existing suppliers by qualifying them to manufacture additional parts.


• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in the ERP system and assist with supplier‑performance monitoring.

Reporting, Systems, and Process Improvement

• Become proficient in the ERP applications and reporting tools used by the Supply Chain department.


• Read, interpret, and act upon reports supporting production planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance.


• Prepare recurring reports and performance metrics using Excel and ERP data.


• Identify supply‑chain trends, risks, shortages, and improvement opportunities.


• Help develop and improve reports, workflows, data accuracy, and supply‑chain processes.


• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Perform other related duties as necessary to support Supply Chain and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.


• One to three years of experience in supply chain or a related field.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and present data.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.


• Professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas, charts, and data analysis.


• Experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience with Epicor Kinetic or another manufacturing ERP system.


• Familiarity with production scheduling, material requirements planning, purchasing, and inventory management.


• Experience preparing operational reports or performance dashboards.


• Familiarity with supplier sourcing, qualification, and performance management.


• Fluency in Chinese, a plus

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Paid time off


• Training and professional-development opportunities

For more than 75 years, VERSA has built its reputation on quality, innovation, reliability, and the contributions of its employees. You will join a stable, team‑oriented manufacturing company that offers meaningful responsibility, cross‑functional experience, and opportunities to grow within Supply Chain.