Supply Chain Specialist

SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST

www.versa-valves.com

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in supply chain sourcing and procurement? Do you like the ability to share new ideas with your colleagues - without the extensive demands of travel? If so, consider an opportunity with VERSA.

This is a challenging opportunity with a global pneumatic valve manufacturing company as a Supply Chain Specialist. We are seeking an analytical, organized, and motivated Supply Chain Specialist to work across Production Control, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Using ERP systems, operational reports, and cross-functional collaboration, this position helps maintain material availability, establish production priorities, strengthen supplier performance, and improve supply-chain processes.

Responsibilities

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Schedule and prioritize work for the Machine Shop and Assembly departments based on customer demand, production capacity, material availability, inventory levels, and delivery requirements.

• Monitor production schedules and address material shortages, capacity constraints, and other issues that may affect customer delivery.

• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and corrective actions to affected departments.

Purchasing and Supplier and Commodity Management

• Create, place, monitor, and expedite purchase orders.

• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, shortages, quality concerns, and order status.

• Negotiate with suppliers to improve pricing, lead times, delivery performance, and purchasing terms.

• Identify and qualify new suppliers in partnership with Quality, Engineering, and other departments.

• Expand the capabilities of existing suppliers by qualifying them to manufacture additional parts.

• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in the ERP system and assist with supplier-performance monitoring.

Reporting, Systems, and Process Improvement

• Become proficient in the ERP applications and reporting tools used by the Supply Chain department.

• Read, interpret, and act upon reports supporting production planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance.

• Prepare recurring reports and performance metrics using Excel and ERP data.

• Identify supply-chain trends, risks, shortages, and improvement opportunities.

• Help develop and improve reports, workflows, data accuracy, and supply-chain processes.

• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other related duties as necessary to support Supply Chain and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

• One to three years of experience in supply chain or a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and present data.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

• Professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas, charts, and data analysis.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with Epicor Kinetic or another manufacturing ERP system.

• Familiarity with production scheduling, material requirements planning, purchasing, and inventory management.

• Experience preparing operational reports or performance dashboards.

• Familiarity with supplier sourcing, qualification, and performance management.

Fluency in Chinese, a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement program

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Training and professional-development opportunities

For more than 75 years, VERSA has built its reputation on quality, innovation, reliability, and the contributions of its employees. You will join a stable, team-oriented manufacturing company that offers meaningful responsibility, cross-functional experience, and opportunities to grow within Supply Chain.