Supply Chain Specialist III

Job Description GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Supply Chain Specialist III is a senior individual contributor responsible for coordinating material readiness across Supply Chain, Material Planning, Purchasing, MP&L, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management. This role serves as the primary operational bridge between the Supply Chain Manager, Material Planner, Buyers, MP&L, and Shipping & Receiving, ensuring material requirements, supplier commitments, shortages, inventory, and production priorities remain aligned. The Supply Chain Specialist III drives visibility, accountability, and resolution of material constraints before they impact production or customer delivery. Essential Job Functions Material Readiness & Execution Maintain the consolidated material-readiness view supporting the Master Production Schedule. Coordinate daily priorities across Planning, Purchasing, MP&L, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, and Manufacturing. Lead shortage and material-readiness reviews. Identify material risks and drive recovery actions to closure. Escalate unresolved constraints to Supply Chain leadership. Supplier & Purchasing Coordination Partner with Buyers to monitor supplier commitments, past-due orders, expedites, and recovery plans. Support supplier communication regarding priorities, shortages, delivery risks, and production changes. Support supplier performance, capacity, and long-lead material reviews. Assist with sourcing and supplier transition activities as required. MRP / ERP & Planning Work with the Material Planner to ensure MRP requirements align with production demand. Review shortages, exception messages, planned orders, inventory, and material availability. Identify and resolve planning or transactional issues affecting material flow. Support effective use of Deltek Costpoint and related MRP/ERP systems. MP&L / Inventory / Shipping & Receiving Coordinate material staging, kitting, inventory availability, and production priorities. Support inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and discrepancy resolution. Monitor critical inbound material through receiving and inspection. Coordinate priority receipts, supplier returns, intercompany transfers, and expedited shipments. Ensure material moves quickly from receipt to production availability. Production & Program Support Serve as a primary Supply Chain interface for manufacturing material issues. Participate in MPS, production, program, and shortage reviews. Translate production priorities into Supply Chain execution priorities. Provide accurate material status, risks, and recovery plans to Operations and Program Management. Metrics & Continuous Improvement Monitor and improve key Supply Chain metrics including: Material readiness to MPS Supplier On-Time Delivery Past-due purchase orders Critical shortages and aging Inventory accuracy Material holds / MRB Receiving cycle time Supplier recovery status Identify recurring constraints and implement improvements to planning, purchasing, receiving, inventory, kitting, and material flow. Compliance Support compliance with company procedures, AS9100D, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, customer, and contractual requirements. Maintain appropriate procurement, supplier, material, and traceability records. Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits as required. Supervisory Responsibilities No direct reports. This position provides functional leadership and coordination across Supply Chain activities and may lead cross-functional shortage, recovery, and improvement efforts. Experience And Skills REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field preferred. 5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials, purchasing, production control, or manufacturing operations. Manufacturing experience required; aerospace, defense, automotive, or regulated manufacturing preferred. Experience coordinating planning, purchasing, suppliers, inventory, and …

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