Supply Chain Specialist I

Advantech USA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Work from home program

EAP

Referral bonus

Job summary

Advantech USA is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist I in Milpitas, CA to optimize end-to-end supply chain, manage inventory, and nurture supplier/customer relationships. You will collaborate across departments to streamline operations and drive continuous improvement.

The role involves inventory planning, MRP, pricing control, and global transportation coordination, with a focus on data-driven decision making and project execution. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting supply chain operations, inventory planning, or procurement in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain operations, procurement, and/or management.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP MM/PP preferred).
• Strong data analytics with ability to generate reports and dashboards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan inventory, MRP, and work scheduling.
• Control pricing, perform statistical analysis, and manage databases.
• Arrange global transportation.
• Coordinate with sales and customers.
• Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Supply chain knowledge

ERP/MRP systems

Data analytics

Project management

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist I

Location(s): Milpitas, CA

Compensation: $73,000-77,000

About this position

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for optimizing the end-to-end supply chain process, ensuring efficient inventory management, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and customers. You'll collaborate with various departments to streamline operations and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory planning, materials requirement planning (MRP), and work scheduling.
• Responsible for pricing control, statistical analysis, and database management.
• Provides arrangements for global transportation.
• Coordinates and communicates with sales, related departments, and customers.
• Performs and completes any other tasks and/or projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting supply chain operations, inventory planning, or procurement in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain operations, procurement, and/or management.
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) systems (preferably SAP Material Management [MM] and PP Integration).
• Analytical skills with experience interpreting data, generating reports, and utilizing dashboards to support business decisions.
• Ability and competency to manage and complete multiple projects with changing circumstances, workload, priorities, and deadlines with quality results.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, collaborate effectively within a team environment, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware, industrial computing products, or electronic components is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of database concepts.
• Proficiency and skill with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Collaboration and team-building skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Education & personal development reimbursement program
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Work from home program – once eligible
• Referral Bonus

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms.

We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions.

World-class Recognition

Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel® and Microsoft®. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018.

Work Authorization

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html

Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.