Supply Chain Specialist

• Location 22 Spring Valley Road,Paramus, NJ, 07652,United States
• Base Pay $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in supply chain sourcing and procurement? Do you like the ability to share new ideas with your colleagues - without the extensive demands of travel? If so, consider an opportunity with VERSA.

This is a challenging opportunity with a global pneumatic valve manufacturing company as a Supply Chain Specialist. We are seeking an analytical, organized, and motivated Supply Chain Specialist to work across Production Control, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Using ERP systems, operational reports, and cross-functional collaboration, this position helps maintain material availability, establish production priorities, strengthen supplier performance, and improve supply chain processes.

• Schedule and prioritize work for the Machine Shop and Assembly departments based on customer demand, production capacity, material availability, inventory levels, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor production schedules and address material shortages, capacity constraints, and other issues that may affect customer delivery.
• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and corrective actions to affected departments.

• Create, place, monitor, and expedite purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, shortages, quality concerns, and order status.
• Negotiate with suppliers to improve pricing, lead times, delivery performance, and purchasing terms.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers in partnership with Quality, Engineering, and other departments.
• Expand the capabilities of existing suppliers by qualifying them to manufacture additional parts.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in the ERP system and assist with supplier-performance monitoring.

• Become proficient in the ERP applications and reporting tools used by the Supply Chain department.
• Read, interpret, and act upon reports supporting production planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance.
• Prepare recurring reports and performance metrics using Excel and ERP data.
• Identify supply chain trends, risks, shortages, and improvement opportunities.
• Help develop and improve reports, workflows, data accuracy, and supply chain processes.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as necessary to support Supply Chain and manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• One to three years of experience in supply chain or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and present data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas, charts, and data analysis.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Epicor Kinetic or another manufacturing ERP system.
• Familiarity with production scheduling, material requirements planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Experience preparing operational reports or performance dashboards.
• Familiarity with supplier sourcing, qualification, and performance management.

• A Corporate commitment to continuous improvement, exemplary customer service, employee growth.
• A leader in its field with the highest standards of product quality with a 10-year warranty.
• Culture of Integrity and values with all stakeholders over 75 years.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

There is a reason many people join VERSA and stay for decades! For over 75 years, we have remained a family-oriented organization with opportunities for growth.