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Supply Management Specialist


Reference Number: JNIASM32

Supply Management Specialist
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Waterloo, IA
duration  12 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Manufacturing
Job Description

Description:


Supply Management Specialist I - Supply Management


Major Purpose:

Provides entry level sourcing, Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) support to include development and execution/enforcement of strategies and contracts for commodities of lower value and less complexity. Assists with cost models, make vs. buy studies, spend analysis, invoice issue resolution and other data analyses. Works with Strategic Sourcing to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during early supplier selection process as part of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP). Makes use of Achieving Excellence process to manage the supplier's performance. 


Join our team as a Supply Management Specialist, supporting key supply chain operations with the client Foundry and Drivetrain Operations. You will act as the primary liaison for raw casting movements between the Foundry and Drivetrain Operations and external machined casting suppliers. Your role will involve managing daily inventory reports sent to external suppliers, creating demand forecasts, and preparing past due order reports for key external Foundry operations. This position requires active engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate the movement of raw castings and serve as a liaison with external suppliers.

Analyze daily inventory reports and provide insights to suppliers.

Develop demand forecasts and overdue order reports.

Collaborate with machined casting suppliers and other commodities.


Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; open to recent graduates.

Self-starter with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Interest in developing relationships with suppliers and peer groups.

Ability to learn Microsoft analytical tools, Tableau, and Power BI independently.

Excellent communication skills.

SAP experience is a plus.


Notes:

Position will work fully onsite.

Shift: 1st Shift - Start time between 6 am and 7 am

Minimal overtime

Travel to other client sites using personal vehicle will be required as the role is shared between two different client locations.



VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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