Supply Management Specialist I - Supply Management

Supply Management Specialist I - Supply Management Major Purpose 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. Mettova Employees - This is not your complete job description. Please contact your manager to get your complete job description. Major Duties • Execute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit. • Carry out a range of supplier management activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role. • Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently. • Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents. • Conduct complex analyses, quality tests, and inspections that require a high level of independent judgment. • Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and support in generating new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements. • Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure. • Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring the most complex issues to others. • Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes. Skills, Abilities, Knowledge • Data Collection and Analysis • Verbal Communication • Action Planning • Planning and Organizing • Computer Skills • Data Control • Assessment • Review and Reporting • Traffic and Vehicle Planning • Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions • Analyze Current State/AS-IS State • Business Case Contribution • Customer-Focused Approach • Define Future State/TO-BE State • In-Depth Questioning • Perform Gap Analysis • Policy and Regulation • Questions Strategically • Reporting • Writing skills Education • Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education Work Experience • Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months) • Very limited (0 to 3 months)

Position Title: Supply Management Specialist

Specific Position Requirements: Job Title: Supply Management Specialist Location: Split between *** Foundry and Drivetrain, Waterloo, IA Max Bill Rate: ***/hour Shift: 1st Shift - Start time between 6 am and 7 am Note: Mimal overtime

Job Description: Join our team as a Supply Management Specialist, supporting key supply chain operations with the *** Foundry and Drivetrain Operations in Waterloo, IA. You will act as the primary liaison for raw casting movements between the Foundry and Drivetrain Operations 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 and other commodities.

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. • Travel to other Waterloo sites using personal vehicle will be required as the role is shared between two different Waterloo locations. • Position will work fully onsite. • Purchase of metatarsal shoes will be needed, although not required immediately.

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."