Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for managing suppliers, including material releases, purchase orders, service parts, and repair parts to meet production requirements. You will issue and ensure the accuracy of required material releases, purchase orders, and other necessary documents to ensure production continuity. Additionally, you will monitor orders, update receiving dashboards, address discrepancies, and assist in developing strategies to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers for material releases, purchase orders, service parts, and repair parts.
• Issue and verify accuracy of material releases, purchase orders, and other documents.
• Ensure orders are functionally acknowledged by suppliers, covering all OEM and export destinations.
• Issue Honda Trouble Reports to suppliers and verify the accuracy of supportive documentation.
• Monitor return for accuracy of countermeasure and timeliness.
• Hold supplier meetings to discuss issues and updates as needed.
• Issue design changes and follow through to ensure timely production requirements.
• Update receiving dashboard and resolve any receiving discrepancies.
• Order and monitor supplier in-process for production volume changes.
• Coordinate and attend supplier meetings to discuss upcoming needs or resolve issues.
• Develop strategies to ensure targets are achieved, including assessing gaps and assigning countermeasures.
• Prepare and present detailed schedules and strategies.
• Establish communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationships focused on delivery performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management for timely resource allocation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of 3 months relevant experience (including co-op/internship experience).
• Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain and logistics.
• Experience in material planning.
• Consistently identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collecting data and applying business knowledge to solve a range of problems.
• Effectively leading project themes and securing buy-in from individuals or teams.

Work Environment

You will work in a fast-paced environment with demanding and critical deadlines. The role involves an open office setting and occasional travel to North American suppliers. You may need to work weekends and/or shift changes from 1st to 2nd shift during peak times of the year or as needed. Your time will be split between taking line calls and working in the office.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.44/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in LINCOLN,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $20 - $26