Supply Chain Specialist -DTV- Procurement and Inventory & Material Planning Manufacturing-C

Supply Chain Specialist
-DTV
- Procurement and Inventory & Material Planning for Manufacturing-Commodity Buying

Job Category: Logistics/Distribution

Requisition Number: BUYER
006386

• Posted :
  February 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Grand Forks - Plant 2
5400 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA

The Supply Chain Specialist will coordinate with Operations to effectively manage the scheduled purchase of raw materials, complex materials, castings, tooling, and related requirements to support the manufacturing process. This position will support the plant with the purchase of outside processing services, hardware, and MRO items. The Supply Chain Specialist – Design to Value plays a critical role in driving cost competitiveness, supply resiliency, and value optimization through early collaboration with engineering, sourcing, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Embedded within the Design to Value (DTV) continuous improvement group, this role focuses on influencing product and process decisions during design and change initiatives to reduce total delivered cost while maintaining or improving quality, performance, and customer experience.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials. Communicate any supply problems, which may pose a risk or impact to business operations.
  • Analyze material demand and coordinate targeted material flow.
  • Actively participate in driving improvement projects aligned towards corporate initiatives.
  • Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers aligned with organizational goals.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers in expediting process to ensure critical delivery of requirements.
  • Monitor and control inventory accuracy.
  • Procure materials that support production requirements and new product launches while ensuring timely deliveries of the proper material.
  • Obtain quotes, prepare price analysis and recommendations, negotiate price/delivery/payment terms, and supplier contracts where applicable.
• Actively participate in supporting supplier development initiatives. Develop new suppliers as required.
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance to monitor and maintain supplier quality performance.
  • Discuss unacceptable or inferior quality materials with quality assurance departments and take corrective action.
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement - Identify and drive cost saving opportunities.
  • Research and qualify new suppliers.
• Partner with Design to Value team to identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through material substitution, supplier consolidation, design simplification, and process optimization.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to new designs, material availability, single-source exposure, and lead-time constraints.
• Support make‑vs‑buy and supplier selection decisions using cost, capability, lead time, risk, and capacity analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Licenses

• APICS Certification is preferred (CPIM/CSCP).
• Lean Six Sigma Training is preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and working knowledge of using MRP.
• Ability to create and display information in table and chart format.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to complaints.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management.
• Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

About Real Truck

Real Truck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off‑road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Real Truck’s 5,000+ associates operate from 78 facilities across four continents. Real Truck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 850 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni‑channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at , as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

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