Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to serve as a direct link between internal program management teams, the procurement staff, and the supply base. You will be responsible for program material availability and will interface with suppliers and various internal functional areas. This position supports the Air Traffic Systems product area, which delivers air traffic control systems, weather and navigation products, and related solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategize, coordinate, and align supply chain efforts with the acquisitions team to ensure timely purchase order placement and effective supplier management.
• Manage key strategic suppliers and host weekly status meetings.
• Monitor key performance indicators to maintain program health and supplier performance.
• Work with the program office, materials management, engineering, quality, and operations to align supply chain efforts with customer and program priorities.
• Present supply chain status and efforts to internal customers and stakeholders in program meetings.
• Ensure demand is loaded, purchase orders are placed, and manage suppliers to ensure supplies arrive on time and issues are resolved.
• Provide proposal support, including bill of material pricing and basis of estimate writing.
• Represent all supply chain functions in program meetings.

Experience

• A University Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, subcontracts, or a similar role.
• At least 2 years of prior experience with suppliers or in supplier management.
• Experience in a defense contractor environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, pivots).

• Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in business, management, finance, supply chain, or a similar concentration.

• Experience with MRP, SAP, or KINAXIS.

• A self-sufficient individual with a high work ethic.

• Ability to lead efforts and resolve problems.

• Comfort with public speaking and representing the supply chain.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Must obtain MPM and EVMS online training certification within 1 year of hire.

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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