Supply Chain Strategy & Cost Optimization Lead

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Wickenburg (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a skilled supply chain professional in the United States (Arizona) to analyze inventory trends and reduce excess inventory while maintaining service levels. You will develop supplier development strategies, collaborate with engineering on cost reductions, and translate data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

You will work with procurement, operations, and planning teams to improve lead times, negotiate favorable terms, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Operations Management is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, supply chain, procurement, or supplier development.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proven experience in data analysis and business intelligence development.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory trends and implement strategies to reduce excess inventory while maintaining service levels.
• Develop and execute supplier development strategies to improve performance, cost, and reliability.
• Work closely with product engineering to identify and execute material cost reduction opportunities.
• Translate raw data into meaningful business insights and present findings to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and planning teams to drive supply chain improvements.
• Engage with suppliers to enhance relationships, improve lead times, and negotiate better terms.
• Support cross-functional projects that enhance supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Other duties as required, which may include direct procurement activities as a part of the local sourcing team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

Business intelligence

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Operations Management

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a skilled supply chain professional in the United States (Arizona) to analyze inventory trends and reduce excess inventory while maintaining service levels. You will develop supplier development strategies, collaborate with engineering on cost reductions, and translate data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

You will work with procurement, operations, and planning teams to improve lead times, negotiate favorable terms, and support