Supply Chain Specialist

You

• Tell the truth, keep your promises, and stay true to your principles
• Hate to leave things undone
• Would never mix up 365702 with 366702
• Have a grounded sense of self and respect for others
• Know that debt is dumb
• Learn fast and apply knowledge to solve complex problems
• Plan out your steps, then execute
• Do not fall apart when the plan blows up at 2:47 PM on a Friday
• Make decisions without waiting for perfect information

We

• Are fanatical about protecting our team and make candidates think they’re applying for a job with the FBI
• Give you clear expectations and frequent feedback
• Surprise new team members with our blend of respect and brutal honesty
• Work hard and insist on excellence in everything, but don't believe in micro-management
• Develop trust through building personal relationships with our fellow team members
• Care more about your character than your college degree
• Like to laugh and don’t take ourselves too seriously

Our Values

• Courageous Candor. Tell it like it is, when it needs to be said. Engage in constructive confrontation. When in doubt, be brutally honest.
• Deliver Excellence. Don’t be helpless. Don’t cut corners.
• Protect the Team. Put the team’s needs above your personal agenda. Do not gossip. Keep your commitments to your team.

About Us

OBD Solutions LLC (f. 2002) is a privately held technology company located in Phoenix, Arizona. We design, manufacture, and sell the world’s best OBD adapters under the OBDLink brand. Our mission is to give automotive enthusiasts the freedom to leverage the power of vehicle computer systems.

Based on our own experience working for other companies, exit interviews, and feedback from teammates (both current and former), here are a few things that we believe make us stand out:

• We are a meritocracy. We judge people by the content of their character. We celebrate diversity of talents, personalities, and experiences. We hire, reward, and promote team members based on their individual adherence to our values and their ability to deliver results
• The odds are high that you will make a best friend at work
• We believe that it makes good business sense to give every team member the best tools, and trust them to get the job done

Equal Opportunity Employer

OBD Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We hire the most qualified candidate without regard for any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to age, race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, or familial status.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Your mission will be to ensure smooth and timely flow of inventory through our supply pipeline.

Forecast demand and schedule production

• Calculate future consumption
• Plan inventory levels of finished goods
• Create production schedules
• Adjust the production plan to keep us in stock

Place orders for components and finished goods

• Create and submit purchase orders
• Identify and select suppliers for buying components
• Request quotes and lead times
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and service terms
• Maintain accurate vendor information

Report supply metrics, schedules, and supplier status

• Report supply KPIs to Ops and Production teams
• Communicate production schedule and delivery ETAs to the Warehouse and Production teams
• Alert the Production Team to changes to component end of life, lead times, and availability
• Prepare reports on vendor performance

Solve problems affecting supply

• Communicate with vendors on issues impacting supply
• Approve or propose component substitutions
• Resolve discrepancies, damages, or shortages with vendors
• Request vendor credits or discounts

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (Required)

You should only apply if you have the following qualifications:

• Competency with MS Windows, Outlook, Teams, and Google Docs
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUP, CSV imports, and multi-sheet references.
• Type at least 40 words per minute
• Remote work experience

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (Nice to Have)

The following is not required, but is helpful:

• Fishbowl or other ERP software experience
• Experience in the electronic manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with import/export regulation and tariffs
• Strong negotiation background
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese

Salary and Bonus

• Base salary $65k–$82k
• 15% target performance bonus
• Total pay $75k–$95k/year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 10 paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• Company-paid Executive Costco membership
• Company-paid Financial Peace University with $2000 bonus after successfully completing the course

Perks

• Flexible schedule, ranging from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Arizona time, Monday-Friday
• Manager who cares about you as a person and helps you grow in your career
• Home office equipment stipend (get your favorite keyboard or monitor to do your best work)
• Fun community chat channel for memes and social interaction

How to Apply

If you've read this far, congratulations. It speaks to your conscientiousness and attention to detail qualities that are essential for this position. To apply for this job, please email your resume to us and include the word “Tricorder” in the subject line to help us weed out people who aren’t as thorough.

Note that a final step in the hiring process is for you (the candidate) to arrange personal reference calls with your former supervisors, colleagues, and others we may choose. If you are uncomfortable with this requirement, please do not apply.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $65,000 - $82,000