Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Senior Supply Chain Specialist Overview/Summary ANDE Corporation seeks an experienced, hands-on Senior Supply Chain Specialist to own day-to-day supply planning, procurement, inventory accuracy and supplier coordination across our global operations. This senior individual contributor (no direct reports) partners with Science & Technology, Manufacturing, Logistics and Finance to keep materials available, NetSuite data accurate and production and customer commitments on track. The ideal candidate combines independent judgment and accountability with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach, strong NetSuite and advanced Excel skills, and supplier negotiation experience. Key Responsibilities Supply Planning & Inventory Management Own material requirements planning (MRP), translating sales forecasts and manufacturing requirements into inventory and purchasing plans; manage lead times, inventory levels and safety stock, and proactively address shortages and delivery risks. Own the creation, maintenance and accuracy of BOMs in NetSuite, coordinating components, quantities and approved revisions with Science & Technology, Finance and Operations. Ensure inventory record accuracy (lot and serial control, cycle counts, reconciliations, scrap and consigned inventory); analyze trends and drive improvements in material availability, inventory turns and excess stock. Procurement & Supplier Management Own the PO process end to end in NetSuite, from creation and issuance through supplier confirmation, changes, returns, discrepancies and delivery issue resolution. Track supplier commitments and open POs, expediting critical materials to meet production and customer requirements. Serve as a primary contact for domestic and international suppliers and contract manufacturers; maintain accurate supplier pricing, terms, lead times and purchasing requirements. Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times and delivery performance, and lead hands-on negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times and purchasing conditions to improve cost, service and reliability. NetSuite & Supply Chain Systems Own the integrity of NetSuite supply chain records and workflows, personally creating and maintaining BOMs, POs, item masters, routings, inventory movements and manufacturing transactions. Investigate and resolve ERP data issues affecting purchasing, inventory, material planning or financial reporting, and implement practical improvements to workflows, controls, reporting and data quality. Use advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, data reconciliation) to validate data, identify trends and support purchasing and inventory decisions. Global Manufacturing & Logistics Coordination Coordinate materials with internal teams and global contract manufacturers to keep supply and production schedules aligned; anticipate and resolve shortages, scheduling conflicts and disruptions, communicating risks and actions to stakeholders. Track inventory movements among suppliers, manufacturing partners, warehouses and distribution locations, ensuring receiving, transfers and related ERP transactions are accurate and on time. Partner with Logistics to ensure materials and finished products are available for distribution and customer deliveries. Financial Controls & Process Improvement Investigate and resolve material usage, inventory, scrap and purchasing variances; work with Finance on inventory reconciliations, standard cost and PO variances, and audits. Establish and document scalable procedures and controls for purchasing, inventory control and supply planning, including cross-training and backup procedures for critical activities. Identify root causes of inefficiencies, inaccuracies and avoidable costs, and drive corrective actions to completion. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, procur…

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