Junior Supply Chain Engineer /Project lead- Windsor Locks, CT / Remote

Job Title: Junior Supply Chain Engineer /Project lead- Windsor Locks, CT / Remote

Job Description:

Experience: 2 to 5 years.

Job Title: Junior Supply Chain Engineer

Location: Remote

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Clearance/Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR requirements

We are seeking a motivated Junior Supply Chain Engineer / Third-Party Project Lead to support supply chain execution, supplier management activities, and customer-facing reporting across multiple programs. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer or project coordinator with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a desire to build expertise in supply chain operations and project execution.

The successful candidate will serve as a central coordination point between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring the accurate maintenance of trackers, KPI dashboards, action-item logs, and project status information. The position requires strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Execution & Project Coordination

• Support day-to-day execution of supply chain and delivery assurance activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers, buyers, procurement teams, and customer stakeholders to gather and maintain critical project information.
• Track supplier commitments, production status, delivery schedules, and recovery plans.
• Monitor open issues, risks, constraints, and escalation items and ensure timely follow-up.
• Support project leads and program managers with execution-related activities and project administration.

Tracker & Data Management

• Maintain project trackers, delivery status logs, action-item registers, and supplier performance databases.
• Ensure all project information is complete, accurate, and updated according to reporting schedules.
• Audit tracker data for accuracy and resolve inconsistencies through stakeholder engagement.
• Consolidate information from multiple sources into standardized reporting formats.
• Maintain document repositories and project records in accordance with customer requirements.

KPI & Performance Reporting

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and performance reports.
• Track key metrics, including on-time delivery, open commitments, supplier recovery actions, risk and escalation status, quality metrics, and action-item closure rates.
• Analyze data trends and identify potential schedule, capacity, or delivery risks.
• Prepare recurring weekly and monthly project status reports.

Customer & Supplier Communication

• Serve as a communication liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Facilitate status meetings and ensure action items are documented and tracked to closure.
• Provide professional updates to customer stakeholders regarding project progress and supplier status.
• Support supplier engagement activities and coordinate required information requests.
• Escalate critical issues to project leadership when necessary.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, tracker accuracy, and project visibility.
• Support implementation of process improvements and standard work practices.
• Assist with KPI automation and dashboard enhancement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, business operations, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, project coordination, operations, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.