What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Brands Supply Chain Specialist position at Summit Racing Equipment?
Each private brand supply chain specialist will be given a specified group of suppliers of whom they will have responsibility. We expect on time deliveries with a minimum 95% fillrate. Each supplier is required to communicate any item that cannot be shipped as specified at the time the purchase order is placed. The following list of responsibilities will facilitate our success.
- Responsible to attain company and department goals set for fill-rate, service levels, acquisition savings and inventory targets and turnover.
- To negotiate additional discounts and payment terms that is favorable to the organization and communicates these special terms to our Accounting Department.
- Give feedback to Marketing and Advertising on any product changes and assist in implementation.
- Make sure Sales and Customer Service has information regarding delivery status of all inventory items for communication to our customers.
- Work with Receiving and the OFC to maximize material handling efficiencies and to resolve issues as they arise.
- Analyze opportunities for enhancements to department operating systems and work with IT to implement changes.
- Evaluate vendor terms and policies and make sure they are in harmony with the goals of Summit Racing Equipment. Assist in distribution of this information throughout the organization.
- Assure vendor compliance to usage of the B2B website informational system.
- Coordination of requirements with our packaging department.
- Coordination of all instructions and packaging requirements with all internal departments involved.
Education & Experience Requirements
- 2-3 years purchasing experience including negotiations, analysis and vendor interaction.
- Excellent PC skills: Excel, Word, database programs. Analytical software experience a plus.
- Overall understanding of Supply Chain practices and principles.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent organizational and project administration skills
- Ability to self-start with little supervision.
- Abe to perform multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize responsibly.
- Fast and accurate data entry capabilities
- Ability to analyze data quickly and accurately. The ability to intuitively recognize ‘red flags’ within the data.
- Excellent problem-solving and follow-up skills
- Ability to work with various personalities and maintain objectivity.
- This is a hybrid role. First 90 days in office for training. After training: This role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the option to work remotely the remaining three weekdays, subject to change based on business needs. Occasional in-office attendance on other weekdays may be necessary to accommodate in-person vendor meetings based on vendor and representative availability.
The Team Member Experience:
We work together to take care of our customers, our communities, and each other. When you join the team, you’ll enjoy a positive, productive atmosphere where people truly believe in what they are doing. If you’re passionate about providing the best experience possible to our customers and to your fellow team members, you’re in the right place.
We work together to take care of our customers, our communities, and each other. When you join the team, you’ll enjoy a positive, productive atmosphere where people truly believe in what they are doing. If you’re passionate about providing the best experience possible to our customers and to your fellow team members, you’re in the right place.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance interacting with our career site, please contact us by calling (330) 630-5570 option 2 for Human Resources.
Summit Racing Equipment and its entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.