Supply Management Planner I

Three Point Solutions; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Supply Management Specialist I to support supply management and material planning by coordinating with suppliers, managing delivery schedules, monitoring inventory, and resolving supply issues to keep production running smoothly.

The role involves facilitating supplier meetings, tracking performance, and driving process improvements within a manufacturing environment. On-site position based in Dubuque, IA.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply management and material planning.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with SAP preferred; manufacturing environment exposure.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers regarding schedule releases, delivery plans, and material requirements.
• Expedite direct materials and ensure all assigned parts have delivery plans to meet production needs.
• Run supplier meetings to review delinquent orders and establish acceptable delivery plans.
• Monitor, measure, and improve supplier performance; define corrective actions when needed.
• Analyze and resolve past-due orders and proactively communicate supply issues to stakeholders.
• Resolve shipping and receiving issues to support timely supplier payments.
• Schedule purchased materials based on order quantities, inventory levels, delivery requirements, and replenishment needs.
• Perform routine inventory-control checks for quantity, quality, and availability.
• Investigate supplier/supply incidents and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze cost, market, supplier, and contract-performance information.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply-chain processes and operations.
• Collaborate with Supply Management and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support stakeholder meetings, actions, and events.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Multitasking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Prioritization

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Business/Management

Engineering/Technology

Supply Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Management Specialist I

Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company

Location: Dubuque, IA 52001

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM + OT

Description:

Job Summary

Support supply management and material planning activities by coordinating with suppliers, managing delivery schedules, monitoring inventory, and resolving supply issues to ensure production runs without disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers regarding schedule releases, delivery plans, and material requirements.
• Expedite direct materials and ensure all assigned parts have delivery plans to meet production needs.
• Run supplier meetings to review delinquent orders and establish acceptable delivery plans.
• Monitor, measure, and improve supplier performance; define corrective actions when needed.
• Analyze and resolve past-due orders and proactively communicate supply issues to stakeholders.
• Resolve shipping and receiving issues to support timely supplier payments.
• Schedule purchased materials based on order quantities, inventory levels, delivery requirements, and replenishment needs.
• Perform routine inventory-control checks for quantity, quality, and availability.
• Investigate supplier/supply incidents and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze cost, market, supplier, and contract-performance information.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply-chain processes and operations.
• Collaborate with Supply Management and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support stakeholder meetings, actions, and events.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze information from multiple sources.
• Ability to align urgency with appropriate action.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred / Standout Qualifications

• Supply management experience.
• Experience in material flow, supplier development, logistics, or operations.
• SAP experience.
• Experience working in a supply-chain or manufacturing environment.

Education

• Degree or equivalent related work experience in: Business / Management, Engineering / Technology, Supply Management