Supply Chain Specialist

Crane Consumables is a local, family-owned paper converter. Our products include bar code, pricing and packaging labels. We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to lead our Supply Chain/Procurement operation. The successful candidate must be a critical thinker who can ensure that our Supply Chain is a strategic advantage to the company. She/He will have strong analytical and negotiating skills and have demonstrated leadership and think proactively to anticipate issues and bring innovative solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and manages vendor relationships. Ensures that the Company maintains a strong supply of qualified vendors in critical areas.
• Negotiate pricing & rebates, delivery and payment terms.
• Analyzes market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Monitors vendor performance through metrics, audits, and regular reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules.
• Addresses and resolves quality issues proactively, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Leverages technology and data analytics to enhance supply chain visibility and decision making.
• Ensures proper inventory levels are maintained to support production and company goals. Uses current orders, forecasting information and vendor lead times to determine needs.
• Maintains accurate inventory counts. Uses inventory data to analyze and report inventory levels, determine trends, and make recommendations to management.
• Manages Purchase Orders to ensure accounting controls are in place for company expenses within Supply Chain area of responsibility.
• Communicates supply chain-related concerns to the management team. Works with employees and management to resolve issues.
• Supervises and leads assigned staff. Assists in hiring, developing, disciplinary actions and terminating staff. Understands and enforces company policies.
• Champions safety and 6S initiatives within the Production area.
• Works with management team to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Works safely. Abides by all Company and regulatory safety, 5S and operating policies and procedures. Reports injuries and near misses as required.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing or Business Operations. Experience in the paper industry is plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent business/work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to convert analysis into actionable plans.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.
• Demonstrative proficiency with Google Docs and Enterprise Management software. (Labeltraxx a plus)
• Less than 10% travel to customer sites.

In addition to base pay, the company provides substantial quarterly bonus opportunity.

Benefits for full-time employees include: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, SIMPLE IRA Retirement plan with 3% Company match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company Events, free lunch every Friday and more!