Supply Chain Specialist (Temp-To-Perm)

Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc.; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist in Lowell, MA for a temp-to-perm role onsite. The position supports purchasing, materials, and production planning within a manufacturing environment, with a Monday–Friday schedule and 7:30 AM–4:00 PM shift.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing buying and planning, experience with MRP/ERP systems, and strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate with vendors, Receiving, and production teams to meet

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing buying and planning experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily cycle count activities with the Materials team.
• Process purchase order acknowledgments and order confirmations.
• Communicate with vendors and monitor upcoming deliveries.
• Send weekly open-order reports and follow up on supplier commitments.
• Partner with Receiving to resolve problem orders.
• Expedite shortages and past-due parts and maintain expedite logs.
• Initiate corrective actions to address material shortages.
• Plan work orders for the shop floor using MRP/ERP data and forecasts.
• Adjust production schedules based on labor constraints.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production.
• Review forecasts to plan material and capacity.
• Run shortage reports and address material constraints.
• Manage customer expedite requests and delivery dates.

Skills

Purchasing

Production Planning

MRP/ERP experience

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Supply Chain Specialist

• Duration: temp to perm


• Pay rate: $32.69–$33.65/hr


• Job Location: Lowell, MA


• Work Model: 100% onsite


• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM


• Job#: bh19457

Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, And Employment Type

• Duration: temp to perm


• Pay rate: $32.69–$33.65/hr


• Job Location: Lowell, MA


• Work Model: 100% onsite


• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM


• Job#: bh19457

Description

We’re seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to support purchasing, materials, and production planning for a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in manufacturing buying and planning and understands how purchasing, materials, production, and customer requirements work together to keep operations on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate daily cycle count activities with the Materials team


• Process purchase order acknowledgments and order confirmations


• Communicate with vendors and monitor upcoming deliveries


• Send weekly open-order reports and follow up on supplier commitments


• Partner with Receiving to resolve problem orders


• Expedite shortages and past-due parts and maintain expedite logs


• Initiate corrective actions to address material shortages


• Plan work orders for the shop floor using MRP/ERP data and customer forecasts


• Adjust production schedules based on labor constraints


• Collaborate with Inside Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to meet customer schedules


• Review customer forecasts to plan material and production capacity


• Run shortage reports and proactively address material constraints


• Manage customer expedite requests and coordinate delivery dates based on material and labor availability

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of manufacturing buying and planning experience


• Experience working in a manufacturing planning and purchasing environment


• High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred


• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Team-oriented, dependable, adaptable, and professional


• Understanding of contract manufacturing processes and supplier/vendor relationships

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys being at the center of purchasing, production planning, materials management, and customer delivery—with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

Connexion’s mission is to provide \"best in class\" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.