GENEDGE Supply Chain Positions Pool

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GENEDGE Supply Chain Contract Positions

Commensurate with experience and qualifications and based on project

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GENEDGE is recruiting to add to its base of partners to serve as subject matter resources on its supply chain projects. These positions are temporary, wage, and/or third party/contract positions. Posting locations are near where some of the projects are located. Projects span various manufacturing related industries from food and beverage production to metal fabrication. Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and project.

Examples of work include assisting clients with:

• Enhance demand forecasting and planning capabilities by developing innovative strategies informed by current industry trends.
• Establish systematic approaches to optimize planning and procurement processes, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Align industry-level forecasting methodologies with supply chain operations to create an integrated, data‑driven framework that supports resilience and growth.
• A structured evaluation of SOS Inventory to confirm it is fit for purpose and optimized for forecasting, inventory management, and supplier visibility needs.
• Development of a standalone Supply Chain Operations Plan, including planning cadence, decision rights, and role clarity.
• Formal supplier evaluation, scorecards, and diversification efforts to reduce sole‑source risk and improve resilience.
• Advance supplier diversification initiatives to mitigate sole‑sourcing risks by securing domestic sources and expanding international options.
• Implement tariff mitigation strategies for globally sourced products and optimize import compliance processes to ensure cost efficiency and regulatory adherence.
• Enhance lead time accuracy through the development of strategies addressing ancillary services provided by subcontractors (e.g., machining).
• Incorporate optimized multi‑shipment scheduling and cost‑reduction measures into this strategy to improve overall supply chain efficiency.

Education and

Qualifications:

BS degree in an engineering, science, or business discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience relevant to supply chain.

Experience:

Progressive experience and responsibilities in a manufacturing and/or technology environment. At least 10 years of progressively greater experience in the relevant field. Demonstrated expertise in process improvement areas which may be “shop floor” or “above the shop floor” with ability to lead events and provide training/consulting.

Knowledge of key business processes associated with the value chain such as strategic planning, product development, financial analysis/cost accounting, logistics/purchasing, quality systems, operations, industrial marketing/sales. Previous consulting or direct customer‑facing experience.

Relevant areas of expertise include supply chain optimization, materials and inventory management, warehousing, distribution, and logistics, production planning and scheduling, supply chain risk management.

Preferred:
Master’s degree or equivalent. Applicable professional certifications relevant to supply chain optimization. Additional areas of expertise or support.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to obtain their AHP Letter.

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.