Supply Chain Specialist _REMOTE

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Job Description # Supply Chain Specialist  REMOTE
* Strategize, coordinate, and align supply chain efforts with the acquisitions team to ensure timely purchase order placement and effective supplier management.
* Manage key strategic suppliers and host weekly status meetings.
* Monitor key performance indicators to maintain program health and supplier performance.
* Work with the program office, materials management, engineering, quality, and operations to align supply chain efforts with customer and program priorities.
* Present supply chain status and efforts to internal customers and stakeholders in program meetings.
* Ensure demand is loaded, purchase orders are placed, and manage suppliers to ensure supplies arrive on time and issues are resolved.
* Provide proposal support, including bill of material pricing and basis of estimate writing.
* Represent all supply chain functions in program meetings.
* A University Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
* 2-5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, subcontracts, or a similar role.
* At least 2 years of prior experience with suppliers or in supplier management.
* Experience in a defense contractor environment.
* A Master's degree in business, management, finance, supply chain, or a similar concentration.
* Experience with MRP, SAP, or KINAXIS.
* A self-sufficient individual with a high work ethic.
* Ability to lead efforts and resolve problems.
* Comfort with public speaking and representing the supply chain.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Must obtain MPM and EVMS online training certification within 1 year of hire.