Supply Management Specialist I - Supply Management

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Supply Management Specialist I - Supply Management in Waterloo, IA

Job Title: Supply Management Specialist I - Supply Management

Location: Waterloo, IA 50701

Duration: 12+ months

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)

Job Type: Contract (40 hrs. a week)

Pay rate: $25.00/hr - $26.05/hr on W2
(Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:
Join our team as a Supply Management Specialist, supporting key supply chain operations with the Client in Waterloo, IA. You will act as the primary liaison for raw casting movements between the Foundry and external machined casting suppliers. Your role will involve managing daily inventory reports sent to external suppliers, creating demand forecasts, and preparing past due order reports for key external Foundry operations. This position requires active engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

* Facilitate the movement of raw castings and serve as a liaison with external suppliers.

* Analyze daily inventory reports and provide insights to suppliers.

* Develop demand forecasts and overdue order reports.

* Collaborate with machined casting suppliers as a key supply management specialist.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in business or a related field; open to recent graduates.

* Self-starter with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

* Interest in developing relationships with suppliers and peer groups.

* Ability to learn Microsoft analytical tools, Tableau, and Power BI independently.

* Excellent communication skills.

* SAP experience is a plus.

Additional Information:

* Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.

* Business casual dress code.

* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

* Occasional travel to other Waterloo sites using personal vehicles may be required (frequency is once a week, every other week or so).

* Position will work fully onsite.

* Purchase of metatarsal shoes will be needed, although not required immediately.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 239311 when responding to this ad.