Supply Management Planner

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Management Specialist I

Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company

Location: Dubuque, IA 52001

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM + OT

Description:

Job Summary

Support supply management and material planning activities by coordinating with suppliers, managing delivery schedules, monitoring inventory, and resolving supply issues to ensure production runs without disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers regarding schedule releases, delivery plans, and material requirements.
• Expedite direct materials and ensure all assigned parts have delivery plans to meet production needs.
• Run supplier meetings to review delinquent orders and establish acceptable delivery plans.
• Monitor, measure, and improve supplier performance; define corrective actions when needed.
• Analyze and resolve past-due orders and proactively communicate supply issues to stakeholders.
• Resolve shipping and receiving issues to support timely supplier payments.
• Schedule purchased materials based on order quantities, inventory levels, delivery requirements, and replenishment needs.
• Perform routine inventory-control checks for quantity, quality, and availability.
• Investigate supplier/supply incidents and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze cost, market, supplier, and contract-performance information.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply-chain processes and operations.
• Collaborate with Supply Management and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support stakeholder meetings, actions, and events.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze information from multiple sources.
• Ability to align urgency with appropriate action.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred / Standout Qualifications

• Supply management experience.
• Experience in material flow, supplier development, logistics, or operations.
• SAP experience.
• Experience working in a supply-chain or manufacturing environment.

Education

• Degree or equivalent related work experience in:
  Business / Management, Engineering / Technology, Supply Management

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As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate.

Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.

As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate.

Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.