Supply Management Specialist I

BC Forward is currently seeking a highly motivated : Supply Management Specialist I in Waterloo, IA 50703


Position Title: Supply Management Specialist I
Location: Waterloo, IA 50703
Anticipated Start Date: 12/16/2024
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)
Expected Duration: 01 Year Contract
Job Type: Full Time 40 Hours Contract
Pay Range: $25/hr-$29.58/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.).

Shift Timings: 1st shift position (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) with no anticipated overtime.

Job Overview:
Provides entry level sourcing, Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) support to include development and execution/enforcement of strategies and contracts for commodities of lower value and less complexity.
Assists with cost models, make vs. buy studies, spend analysis, invoice issue resolution and other data analyses.
Works with Strategic Sourcing to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during early supplier selection process as part of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP). Makes use of Achieving Excellence process to manage the supplier's performance.
The work requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment but is reviewed periodically or upon completion.

Duties:
Executes Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) with cost reduction activities, analyzing quotations, and making supplier selection based on criteria such as quality, cost, process capability, lead time and supplier stability.
Participates in implementation of resourcing activities and make versus buy decisions.
Collects cost data and prepares limited supplier cost/industry analyses.
Supports the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner.
Develops and executes inventory plans to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals; resolves shipping, receiving, invoicing and payment problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
Drives continuous improvement in terms of performance and lowest total cost with the Supply Base utilizing Achieving Excellence process and criteria.
Defines, resolves, and provides permanent solutions to supplier performance issues with the assistance of other functional representatives such as quality, product engineering, etc., while managing the day-to-day supplier relationship issues, thereby assuring proper communication occurs. Expedites parts as necessary.

Job duties:
* This role will manage and implement urgent supplier resourcing projects related to capacity to ensure consistent supply to Waterloo.
* This role will also support day to day activities related to prototype requests and/or spot buys to support Continuous Improvement and resourcing efforts.
* This role is responsible for continuous improvement workflow tasks supporting change within Waterloo Tractor.

Requirements:
* Ability to investigate, own, and resolve complex and often ambiguous problem statements and drive to resolution.
* Demonstrated Project Management skills
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to create and maintain new relationships internally with other functions and externally with the supply base to meet team objectives
* Self-starter with the ability to gather data and other inputs to make decisions and take action.
* BA in Business MGMT, Supply Chain, or another related field

Stands Out:
* SAP Experience
* Experience creating dashboards and other visual reporting tools (Power BI/Data Analytics/Sharepoint/Etc

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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