Supply Chain Specialist

At UMC, we don’t just make products - we innovate, solve problems, and build a better future. As a proud, privately owned second-generation manufacturer, we’ve earned our reputation as leaders in our industry by producing highly complex parts with precision and ingenuity. What sets us apart? Our people. We’re a passionate team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and going above and beyond. If this sounds like your kind of workplace, keep reading!

Why UMC?

• Generous PTO: Start with 3 weeks of paid time off per year, with accrual from day one.
• Competitive Pay: Attractive base salary for day shift roles, with opportunities for growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid holidays.
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm, onsite in Monticello, MN.

About the Role

The Supply Chain Specialist will assist in planning and scheduling for the manufacturing environment. Responsible for maintaining systematic requirements in the most timely and efficient manner, while considering current inventory, customer requirements, resource capacities, and process development. Daily communications with customer service, supply chain, procurement and plant operations to ensure efficient and optimal plant production meet the needs of our customers.

What You'll Do:

• Review capacities and develop both short- and long-term capacity plans, establishing and adjusting schedule dates and relative priorities for work orders; adjust lot sizes when necessary to meet manufacturing requirements and constraints.
• Revise existing production schedules and processes to ensure timeliness regarding scheduling issues, inventory levels, order allocations and proper capacity and material planning
• Provide exception-based information to internal departments to allow for adjustments to procurement, outside services and operations to achieve committed delivery times
• Foster, drive and promote communication with area managers promoting proactive attention to issues of concern
• Utilize historical order and shipment data, current trends, trade inventory data, capacity and forecast information to develop the best possible demand plans for new and existing products
• Key success factors for this position would include improving run strategy that will be evidenced by, decreasing changeovers, optimizing available uptime related to scheduling, while maintaining targeted days of finished goods and raw material inventory, service levels and inventory quality
• Provide root cause analysis and problem solving to the supply chain organization
• Review system requirements and create manufacturing work orders daily in a timely manner
• Inventory transactions as required to support the daily operations
• Conduct cycle count and physical inventories as required
• Exhibit a working knowledge of health and safety, responsible for safety awareness, while upholding and improving the culture of safety within the organization. Identify opportunities for improvement and take action if appropriate, before a problem occurs. Report potential hazards, unsafe working conditions, unsafe equipment, unsafe acts, and injuries immediately
• Other tasks as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
• CSCP background or training (certification desired)
• Additional APICS training plus
• 2-4 years work experience employing Supply Chain principles and use of ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Background in scheduling and production planning
• Demonstrated experience with Sales and Operations Planning implementation

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines; proactive
• Team player with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently within a dynamic fast paced work environment
• Must be able to work on multiple projects while maintaining a high level of detail and accuracy
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks and accomplish them regardless of obstacles with proven and favorable outcomes
• Experience with driving business process improvement initiatives
• Embodies the personal commitment to the shared core values of UMC: Curiosity, Versatility, Integrity, Grit, Go Beyond 

Culture Fit:

• You’re a team player who thrives on collaboration.
• You bring a growth mindset and embrace challenges with grit.
• You care deeply about delivering excellence and going beyond expectations.

Ready to Join a Winning Team? If you’re passionate about building relationships, solving problems, and contributing to a culture of innovation, UMC is the place for you. Let’s grow together – apply today and make an impact! UMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer