Supply Chain Specialist - Flexible Scheduling & Analytics

New Way Auto Group; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

New Way Trucks in Booneville, MS is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to analyze data, forecast demand, and ensure parts arrive on time. You'll use MRP, non-MRP, and Kanban to plan inventory and improve material flow, while collaborating across production, logistics, and procurement.

You'll lead purchasing projects, evaluate suppliers on quality, cost, and reliability, and negotiate terms to balance savings with strong relationships. Strong Excel and BI skills are valued.

Qualifications

• College coursework or degree in supply chain preferred, business, or a related field is a plus
• Comfortable using Excel; bonus if you’ve used MRP systems like Epicor
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow with a team
• Interest in manufacturing, problem-solving, and making things better every day

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to spot trends, forecast future demand, and help make sure the right parts get where they need to be—on time.
• Use tools like MRP, non-MRP, and KANBAN to plan inventory and keep material flow running smoothly
• Lead projects related to purchasing—whether that’s bringing new suppliers on board or improving performance with existing ones
• Source parts that are moderately priced and straightforward, while evaluating suppliers on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers that make up about 20% of our annual spend—striking a balance between cost savings and strong relationships.
• Identify and flag supply chain risks early and help develop proactive solutions to avoid disruption.
• Collaborate with teams across production, logistics, and procurement to make sure purchasing aligns with the bigger picture.
• Ensure our buying practices meet company policies, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Use tools like Excel and Power BI to uncover insights and support smart, data-driven decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

MRP systems

KANBAN

Supplier management

Negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement

Education

Supply chain degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Epicor

Job description

New Way Trucks in Booneville, MS is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to analyze data, forecast demand, and ensure parts arrive on time. You'll use MRP, non-MRP, and Kanban to plan inventory and improve material flow, while collaborating across production, logistics, and procurement.

You'll lead purchasing projects, evaluate suppliers on quality, cost, and reliability, and negotiate terms to balance savings with strong relationships. Strong Excel and BI skills are valued.