What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Specialist position at Midwest Metal Fabrication?
Company Description Midwest Metal Fabrication specializes in large, heavy weldments and offers end-to-end metal fabrication services. The company’s capabilities include cutting, forming, machining, welding, non-destructive testing (NDT), assembly, and paint. Customers can rely on Midwest Metal Fabrication for complete parts produced from start to finish or for select operations that fit into their own production process. This flexibility supports a wide range of industries and project requirements, providing high-quality, reliable fabrication solutions.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for managing suppliers and materials for heavy metal fabrication. Reviews material requirements, and plans and purchases the highest quality materials, parts, and components, etc. at the most cost-effective pricing while meeting delivery requirements. Working with shipping and receiving to suppliers and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Order materials required per the project schedule, work closely with Project Managers to ensure proper materials are ordered and ready per production schedule
· Select suppliers and negotiate terms to obtain materials and production in a timely manner
· Manage subcontractor base for best cost and lead times.
· Manage inventory and resolve material issues
- Negotiate material contracts and pricing
- Understand production schedule, material requirements and importance of ordering materials in accordance with project deadlines
- Receive materials and record material certifications
- Utilize Fulcrum ERP system and QuickBooks Online
- Evaluate supplier performance and provide feedback
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
- Identify and resolve problems with suppliers in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information
- Work with a high degree of accuracy
- Assist other departments with various duties as assigned
- Creating shipping paperwork
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience may be considered
- 1 – 3 years related experience required, preferably in a fabrication manufacturing environment
- Experience with negotiating contracts and pricing required
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills required
- Experience using Fulcrum ERP and QuickBooks online systems a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required
- Must be able to work independently and maintain confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying, resolving, and implementing effective solutions
- Must be able to weigh all the variables and the best overall decision as purchasing decisions often have many variables at play, such as price, quality, delivery time, payment terms, etc.
- This role requires strong math skills a natural ability to add, subtract, and multiply costs. As a result, this person must have the abilities and skill to perform those tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Must be attentive to detail, perform high quality work, and notice small discrepancies or errors in others work and must have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Professional communication and teamwork skills required