Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist

Location: AUGUSTA, Arkansas, United States (Onsite)

Industry: Construction

Work Setting: Onsite

Are you passionate about optimizing inventory operations, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement across procurement and materials management processes? We are seeking an Inventory & Materials Management Specialist to oversee inventory accuracy, support purchasing operations, and ensure critical parts and materials are available to support business and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory integrity by monitoring stock levels, inventory accuracy, and replenishment activities.
• Process inventory transactions, including receiving, stocking, storing, issuing, and tracking materials and repair parts.
• Support technicians and operational teams by ensuring timely availability and delivery of required components.
• Analyze inventory performance and recommend optimal stock levels, reorder points, and inventory control strategies.
• Process purchase requisitions, manage purchase orders, and coordinate material procurement activities.
• Monitor order status, expedite delayed shipments, and ensure timely receipt of critical materials.
• Maintain inventory tracking systems, part records, cross-reference databases, and material documentation.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Participate in physical inventory counts, audits, reconciliation activities, and inventory control initiatives.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with inventory and budget requirements.
• Source, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to support operational and service needs.
• Manage warranty claims and coordinate replacement of defective materials with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives within inventory and purchasing operations.
• Assist customer service and operations teams with inventory inquiries, material transactions, and inventory-related support.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in inventory management, purchasing, materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain functions.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles, purchasing processes, and materials management best practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and perform inventory analysis.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using inventory management systems, purchasing systems, or ERP applications.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, maintenance, distribution, engineering, or technical operations environments.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, procurement activities, and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of inventory forecasting, stock optimization, and warehouse management practices.
• Experience supporting audits, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and procurement compliance requirements.
• Experience handling warranty claims and supplier issue resolution.

Preferred Skills

• Inventory Management
• Materials Management
• Procurement & Purchasing
• Supply Chain Operations
• Vendor Management
• Inventory Analysis
• Warehouse Operations
• ERP Systems
• Inventory Control
• Stock Replenishment
• Budget Management
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Data Entry & Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration