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Supply Chain Specialist

US Conec
5 hours ago
Temporary
On-site
Hickory, NC, United States
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US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond. Overview US Conec is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support the procurement, planning, and execution of materials and finished goods that enable on-time delivery to customers. This role is responsible for balancing customer demand, inventory, supplier performance, and production requirements while collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Logistics, Quality, and suppliers to drive operational excellence across the supply chain. Responsibilities Purchase component parts, raw materials, packaging materials, and outside processing services to support manufacturing operations and customer demand. Create, release, and maintain purchase orders within JD Edwards (JDE) while ensuring accurate supplier, pricing, lead time, and planning data. Develop supply and purchasing strategies that align production schedules, inventory objectives, and customer delivery requirements. Monitor and manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead-time adherence. Negotiate supplier pricing, delivery schedules, lead times, and order quantities to optimize cost and service performance. Build strong supplier partnerships and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and delivery. Proactively identify and resolve supplier capacity constraints, shortages, and delivery risks through effective communication and recovery planning. Support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and continuous improvement projects in partnership with cross-functional teams. Coordinate inbound material shipments and support customs clearance activities, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) compliance when required. Utilize JD Edwards (JDE) and MRP tools to plan finished goods and material requirements based on customer demand, forecasts, and inventory strategies. Review and execute MRP recommendations to ensure timely material replenishment and uninterrupted production. Develop and maintain material and supply plans that support customer ship dates and service level objectives. Balance customer demand, supplier lead times, manufacturing capacity, and inventory levels to optimize material flow. Monitor production schedules and adjust supply plans to accommodate changing priorities and customer requirements. Coordinate closely with Production Planning to ensure alignment between manufacturing schedules and customer demand. Identify potential material shortages, supply risks, and capacity constraints before they impact production or customer deliveries. Develop and implement recovery plans with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to mitigate disruptions. Monitor inventory levels across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to maintain targeted inventory investments. Provide material availability, inventory, and supply planning information to support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance, inventory management, and customer satisfaction. Must Haves Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience in purcha…

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