Supply Management Planner

Job Description

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