SCM Specialist

Summary/Objective

The Supply Chain Management Specialist is responsible for purchasing materials required for the timely manufacture of transformers, as well as working with the Supply Chain Manager to secure favorable vendor terms, prices, and schedules for delivery using knowledge of budget and schedule requirements.

Full-time

• Reviews BOM from Engineering and MRP/Services Requirements.
• Reviews planned orders to ensure Purchase Orders are created prior to commitment and approval process, transmitting approved purchase orders with appropriate supporting documents or drawings to suppliers.
• Tracks acknowledgement by supplier, confirming system lead time, delivery date and cost; tracks with designated supplier delivery date and communicates to internal customers any shortage, backlog, or reporting to provide visibility of any potential interruption.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains open Purchase Orders until closed.
• Updates PO Promise Dates from suppliers, follows up ship dates on a daily basis and manages PO schedule changes or reacts to ERP exception messages in a timely manner.
• Monitors and takes action regarding aging Purchase Requisition s (PRs), creates Purchase Orders (POs) and RFQs (Request for Quotations).
• Achieves best cost for material with outstanding quality and within customer Need‑By date.
• Owns Procurement / Fulfillment KPIs (On‑time PO placement, On‑time Delivery (OTD), Supplier Promise Date / PO Promise Date accuracy, adherence to Supplier Contracts / Pricing, invoice resolution, etc.).
• Partners with the Supplier Chain Manager and Quality Manager to negotiate on Vendor Recovery associated with Liquidated Damages (LDs) due to delivery & quality issues.
• Partners with engineering & coordinates with suppliers on design change implementation.
• Develops knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes, material and commodity pricing and maintains excellent focus on quality.
• Acts as a first line of contact and establishes strategic relationship with suppliers.

• Ethical Conduct.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Attention to Detail.
• Strong Negotiation Skills.
• Technical Capacity.
• Self‑Motivated.
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Time Management.
• Business Acumen.
• Decision Making.
• Ownership of Projects.
• Accountable to Objectives.
• Customer‑Driven.
• Organizational Skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.

This is a full‑time position. Hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employees are expected to work the hours necessary to timely and satisfactorily complete all necessary work tasks.

Travel is not required for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• At least two years of purchasing experience.

• 15 days of PTO on an annual basis.
• 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for.
• Voluntary Life.
• Aflac Insurance—Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life.
• 401(k): 4.5% employer match.

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

Van Tran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicated will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, and genetic information.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.