Supply Chain Specialist

Broadwind Heavy Fabrications is searching for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our team in Abilene, TX. The Supply Chain Specialist will be responsiblefor identifying and coordinating supply chain resources needed to execute production initiatives. This is a very hands-on role, requiring a close relationship with those involved in manufacturing and a thorough understanding of the schedule to ensure needed supplies are available to meet our customer's deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May include some or all of the following responsibilities)

• Manage sourcing/purchasing activities, based on the production schedule, ensuring required supplies are on site at the time needed.
• Assess pricing, timelines, availability and quality of materials.
• Research costs,negotiate pricing, leverage spend, standardize products/services where possible to support cost-savings initiatives; suggest supply changes based on pricing and production strategies.
• Oversee supplier relationships; question and hold supplier accountable for cost increases, misses in delivery or quality.
• Follow established non-conformance processes and report problems immediately.
• Communicate and coordinate with all departments as needed.
• Support estimating team in RFQ process supplying material estimates for quotes to our customers
• Work with teams to perform inventory counts on necessary intervals; assist finance with invoice discrepancies and supplier billing issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications

• Associate degree in purchasing, supply chain, logistics or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business management, accounting, finance, engineering is desired.
• 2+ years in a purchasing or supply chain role.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with order management systems required; Great Plains software experience preferred.
• CPIM, CPM, Lean, other related certifications is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with proof of insurance required due to visits to supplier sites.

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Results driven, able to execute to a plan with limited supervision.
• Ability to work in a highly reactive environment, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strong sense of urgency and understanding of the obligation to keep production running.
• High attention to detail, good analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to problem solve and come up with sound alternatives.
• Strong interpersonal and customer/vendor interface skills.
• Ability to negotiate with successful result.
• Skilled with Microsoft office.
• Conduct all business with vendors customers with the highest of ethical standards.