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Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist

TRGAuburn Hills, MI, US
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

The Supply Chain Supply Planner for Raw Materials is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement and availability of raw materials to support production schedules. This role involves demand forecasting, inventory optimization and close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and maintain raw material supply plans based on demand forecasts, production schedules and inventory targets.
  • Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing and logistics teams to ensure material availability and minimize disruptions.
  • Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning parameters to optimize stock levels and reduce excess / obsolete inventory.
  • Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and resolve supply issues.
  • Support new product introductions and engineering changes by aligning material availability with project timelines.
  • Utilize ERP and planning systems to maintain accurate material requirements planning (MRP) data.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in supply planning, preferably in raw materials or manufacturing environments.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in MRP systems and planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis or similar).
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • APICS / CPIM certification is a plus.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • On site in Auburn Hills, MI
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