Job Description

The supply chain specialist focuses on the procurement of materials required for R&D and Production team. This role focuses on product sourcing and inventory planning/forecasting, from overseas and Indian manufacturers for the projects assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES Research and evaluate domestic and foreign suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities Negotiate price, terms and conditions with suppliers in domestic and foreign countries Monitor and analyze suppliers performance to assess the ability to meet quality and delivery requirements Manage inventory, shipments, tariffs, product quality, and other aspects of supply chain Manage material inventories and replenishment to support manufacturing requirements while maintaining adequate safety stock Create, maintain and distribute supplier orders/material releases in line with production requirements Communicate supplier order requirements and manage supplier acknowledgments or deviations from the plan Coordinate logistics for incoming material with purchasing team as needed Maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services Support or lead cycle counts, maintain records of inventory adjustments, and ensure inventory accuracy as needed Analyze trends to proactively identify supply issues to minimize risk and ensure continuity of supply Communicate with suppliers to ensure an on-time and complete delivery Create/maintain Bill of Materials in the ERP or related systems as needed Other duties as assigned Domestic or international travel may be required Behavioural Traits Self-managed and willing to work in a fast-paced and time-variant environment Ambitious, self-starting and motivated attitude; willingness to learn Requirements Bachelor s/Masters Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, or equivalent 4 to 8 years of work experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management with a desire to work in a supply chain management role Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate across all organizational levels Experience with ERP systems Expertise in MS Excel and experience with document control, including engineering drawings releases and revision control Ability to understand and interpret component drawings