What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Specialist position at GSM Outdoors?
Description
For over 70 years, the GSM family of brands has been helping passionate hunters and shooters succeed through innovation and the manufacture of high-quality, reliable products that continue to prove themselves in the field and on the range to this day. GSM Outdoors continues to leverage the latest technology and provide customers with the best products on the market. Tradition, heritage, and loyalty to outdoor enthusiasts of generations past and generations to come...that’s the GSM Outdoors guarantee!
Job Purpose
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
Job Duties
Requirements:
For over 70 years, the GSM family of brands has been helping passionate hunters and shooters succeed through innovation and the manufacture of high-quality, reliable products that continue to prove themselves in the field and on the range to this day. GSM Outdoors continues to leverage the latest technology and provide customers with the best products on the market. Tradition, heritage, and loyalty to outdoor enthusiasts of generations past and generations to come...that’s the GSM Outdoors guarantee!
Job Purpose
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
Job Duties
- Assist in the sourcing, negotiating, and buying of goods and component materials.
- Assist and or able to negotiate with vendors, including price, contracts, exclusivity, delivery schedule, terms, etc..
- Prepare and raise purchase orders and purchase order deliveries.
- Prepare and monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to analyze performance and make improvements.
- Communicate with suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing schedules and product delivery status.
- Manage calendars and assist in scheduling, planning, and preparing for meetings
- Format information for internal and external communication (i.e. memos, emails, presentations, etc.)
- Maintain an efficient documentation and filing system.
- Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure.
- Provide general administrative support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferred but not required
- Computer literate regarding Microsoft office, with advanced Excel skills/abilities preferred.
- Ability to work with a Team
- Strong Problem-Solving Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask daily
- Strong Math Skills
- Ability to work independently