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Supply Chain Specialist

Synerfac Technical Staffing, Newark, DE, United States


Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Specialist to support end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement, and planning. This role will play a key part in building and scaling a resilient, cost-effective, and high-performing supply chain to support rapid company growth. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, hands‑on execution experience, and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and finance teams.

Responsibilities

Manage demand forecasting and supply planning to ensure material availability

Monitor inventory levels and implement optimization strategies

Track key performance indicators (OTIF, lead times, inventory turns) and drive improvements

Own purchase order lifecycle, including creation, tracking, and on‑time delivery

Maintain inventory reorder processes and identify process improvements

Coordinate with vendors to meet production schedules and demand requirements

Partner with Accounts Payable to support invoice reconciliation and 3‑way match processes

Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers aligned with quality, cost, and delivery goals

Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers

Monitor market trends and commodity indices to inform sourcing strategies

Manage supplier performance and support cost reduction initiatives

Partner with engineering, production, and operations teams on product and supply chain changes

Support implementation of supply chain systems (ERP/MRP) and data accuracy

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, procurement, and logistics

Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decision‑making

Requirements

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

5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or operations roles

Experience in manufacturing, hardware, or clean technology environments preferred

Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management – Oracle preferred

Proven ability in supplier negotiation and contract management

Experience with global sourcing and supply chain risk management

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

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