Supply Chain Specialist

Logistics & Distribution

• Coordinate import and export shipments across air, ocean and ground transportation while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with global trade regulations.
• Analyze distribution performance and optimize freight, warehousing, and outbound logistics.
• Ensure transportation of hazardous materials complies with domestic and international regulations.
• Improve customer service metrics through root-cause analysis of delays and shipment constraints.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Optimize raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory to balance service levels and working capital.
• Monitor raw material consumption and shelf-life constraints; mitigate risks of shortages or obsolescence.
• Develop safety stock and reorder point modeling for critical materials and intermediates.

Production Scheduling

• Assist in creation and maintenance of production schedules for batch, continuous, or specialty chemical lines.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure schedule feasibility and compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive improvements in throughput and cycle time.

Procurement & Supplier Support

• Analyze supplier performance (OTIF, lead times, quality issues) and support sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with procurement on long-lead and hazardous chemical planning to prevent disruptions.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and contract negotiations with data-driven insights.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Build dashboards and KPIs for production, inventory, procurement, and service levels.
• Use advanced analytics (Excel, Power BI, ERP data, or statistical tools) to model scenarios and support decision-making.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for leadership.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support Lean/Six Sigma projects to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate data flows and improve ERP/MRP system usage.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Finance.