Title: Supply Chain Specialist
Duration: 12+ Months with possible extensions
Location: Charlotte, NC 28273
What You Bring (requirements):
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BA/BS- in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
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A minimum of 6-12 years’ collective experience working in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, Engineering or similar function in machinery industries.
Strategic thinking and analytical skills:
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Experience utilizing financial and data-driven techniques to make decisions.
Strong Communication & interpersonal skills:
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Understand main mechanical manufacturing processes and be able to communicate basic mechanical topics with supplier and internal cross functions.
Know-how of procurement related processes, systems and tools:
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Familiar with SAP and Productivity Management System.
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Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Cost & risk management skills:
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Mature understanding of multiple aspects of supply chain value stream.
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Supplier financial risk evaluation & management.
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Supply Chain Risk evaluation & management.
Commodity & product knowledge:
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Individual must be able to quickly develop comprehensive understanding of each commodity, and subsequentially complex sourcing strategies.
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Commercial knowledge, contract law and T&C.
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Experience managing Long Term Contracts and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
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Negotiations and supplier relations management experience
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Good problem solving, results oriented
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Ability to work effectively in a matrixed global organization
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Must be able to travel 10-15% both domestically and internationally.
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Must be willing to learn and drive a change in a global environment, along with ability to influence through effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Collaborative approach to working within a team environment; a consensus builder
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Strong organizational and time management skills