9,556 Supply Chain Specialists jobs in the United States

Position Summary
Client is seeking a dynamic individual to join a motivated team of materials management and supply chain professionals. This individual is expected to efficiently support the supply chain management software application functions, data management and sources, testing of new technology, assist with data migration and correction, and support activities related to the integration of supply chain management information systems. The Analyst, Supply Chain Management & System will be responsible for the supporting all supply chain management system that activities start from raw materials to the final drug product.

Key Responsibilities
• Joining a team of highly qualified materials management and supply chain professionals, this individual will be responsible for supporting the supply chain management process, systems, and software functions for MRP, ERP, data sources, testing, integrations, reporting, analytics, and more within the cell therapy network. The support includes, but is not limited to, working with supply chain leadership to identify requirements and develop effective solutions to meet these requirements following standard implementation testing and deployment of guidelines.
• Configure and optimize systems to meet business requirements, ensuring proper alignment with organizational objectives. Configure and refine business processes within systems, aligning them with industry best practices and organizational needs.
• Develop a variety of reports, exports, dashboards, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring comprehensive data visualization and analysis capabilities. Assess the existing reporting requirements to appropriately prioritize and streamline the development of reports.
• Implement system enhancements and fixes, following standard project implementation guidelines and testing and deployment standards. Investigate and research system-related issues, identifying root causes and proposing effective solutions to enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on identifying and prioritizing new system enhancements, fixes, and project schedules. Implement agreed-upon enhancements and solutions following established project implementation guidelines, ensuring adherence to testing and deployment standards.
• Coordinate and actively participate in the execution of user acceptance testing for fixes, enhancements, and upgrades to ensure system reliability. Provide regular status updates on open issues, requests, and projects to stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication.
• Lead and/or participate in project teams to implement new software solutions or processes, contributing to successful project outcomes. Actively seek out opportunities for system and process improvements to enhance performance, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Continuously learn and apply business, technical, and software knowledge, sharing insights with departmental users to promote continuous improvement. Train users on new data, software functionalities, tasks, processes, and reporting and analysis techniques to ensure effective system utilization.
• Act as a source of knowledge in areas of supply chain best practices and methodologies. Work cohesively with cross-functional teams in support of operational efficiency, flexibility, and assurance of material availability. Support the implementation process improvements by maintaining open communication with all teams and fostering environment of cooperation in which to achieve shared goals.
• Lead systematic initiatives related to network materials planning including, supplier forecast, network inventory allocation, safety sock analysis, planning parameters, and supply planning activities. Maintain effective and service-oriented relationships with departmental and organizational-level stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in applied science.
• 2+ years relevant experience.
• 1+ years' relevant experience with materials management and/or supply planning within cGMP operations in matrixed organization with multi-level setup
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with a positive attitude that is willing to assist other areas of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong focus and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and maintain a strong attention to detail.
• APICS certification is a plus
• Proficiency in ERP and systems (I.e., Oracle, SAP, QAD)
• Ability to perform frequent physical tasks with strength and mobility. Flexible scheduling required.
• Any equivalency combination of education, experience, and training may substitute.

The Director of Supply Chain Management is responsible for overseeing all supply chain related activities involving the procurement of supplies and equipment, including but not limited to equipment and inventory management, vendor credentialing and relationships, contract management, new product introductions and conversions and capital acquisitions. Overseeing and facilitating RRMC’s ongoing participation in the GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) and NPC (Northeast Purchasing Collation) is essential. The Director is also responsible for organizational and departmental targets and objectives relative to cost management, supplier diversity, revenue enhancement, and assures compliance with all organization, state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols while ensuring accurate and current cost management, expense control and charge capture.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
li>Master’s Degree highly preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

< i>10 years’ experience in supply chain/purchasing in healthcare or similar industry with demonstrated progressive responsibility of interacting with vendors in acquiring contracts / agreements. < i>5 years of management experience required .
• Experience with financial aspects of supply chain management to include but not limited to financial analysis and developing and administering department budgets.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• APICS, Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar certification preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills to work with a wide variety of people including employees, physicians, hospital administrators, vendors, and others.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to operationalize strategies and plans and have the ability to partner with department leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to superior customer service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all departmental equipment and inventory.
• Excellent diplomacy, problem-solving, conflict management, team building, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend financial reports and understand and apply financial management principles in the application of cost and profitability management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of quality management and process improvement.
• Strong Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $158,000

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Company Overview

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. Stella-Jones is headquartered in Montreal, employs 3,000 people across 50 locations in Canada and the United States, and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. To learn more about the company, visit us at:

Position Summary:

The Director, Supply Chain Management is responsible for overseeing both procurement and logistics functions within the Operational Innovation & Excellence Center (OIEC). This dual-focused role will lead contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and supply planning while also implementing process improvements and KPIs across rail, warehouse, and trucking operations. A successful candidate brings strong procurement acumen along with an ability to lead logistics performance improvement, process development, and spend optimization. This role will have to coordinate across Business Units and leadership to develop centralized processes and measures to improve our Supply Chain efficiencies.

This is a newly created role, ideally based out of either our Lenexa, Kansas or Montral (Canada) HQ office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement strategy, vendor selection, contract management, and compliance.
• Implement cost reduction strategies and total cost of ownership models.
• Oversee the leaders responsible for inbound and outbound transportation (rail, trucking, warehouse/reload).
• Develop and monitor KPIs across procurement and logistics.
• Partner with finance and operations to ensure alignment and maximize enterprise value.
• Establish and maintain centralized procurement practices and tools.
• Experience with SAP highly desirable.
• Guide continuous improvement initiatives within logistics and materials management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience including procurement and transportation management.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience building and using KPI dashboards and cost analysis tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, freight optimization, and logistics process mapping.

Employee Benefits:

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Note: In addition to this Director, Supply Chain Management opportunity with our newly formed OIEC group, we also have two additional openings with this team. To learn more and apply for those roles, visit the postings on our careers site:

• Senior Director (OIEC) :
• Director, Engineering (OIEC) :

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The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

• Monitor department policies and procedures and recommend improvements; consult with the Senior Management
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of an assigned procurement area
• Assist in creating Strategic Supplier Purchase Agreements
• Execute/generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders based on approved requisitions, RFPs, RFBs and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of commodities or major subcontract items
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Facilitate and manage all aspects of supplier and supplier issues; initiate follow-through; establish and maintain sound professional relationships; communicate supplier performance including supplier visits
• Monitor metrics and take action as appropriate; understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas; track and report cost savings or avoidances
• Consolidate requisitions as much as possible to obtain leverage pricing
• Lead negotiations and apply knowledge of commercial contract law and guidelines, practices and requirements to assess, plan and negotiate best terms and conditions and to minimize risk
• Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing
• Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company's goals
• Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the overall company plans and strategy
• Research and analyze costing information for cost reduction
• Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements and related procurement records
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Perform special assignments as requested by senior management

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field (advanced degree may be required) with 3+ years experience and a minimum of two years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, supervisory and communication skills
• Ability to understand military specs and read blueprints
• Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.
• Knowledge and use of price analysis
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Strong customer interface skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LEL

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Supply Chain Management

Job ID: 27665

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Supply Chain Management to join the The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment's Supply Chain and Material Management (SCMM) organization at our Missile Solutions Sector Headquarters in Huntsville, AL . This role provides Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) representation and leadership in support of Business Unit and Business Development activities. The individual in this role is responsible for effectively leading the SC/MM functional organization to develop and document strategies, plans, and processes to manage the supply chain for integration into the Program Management plan. They work directly with Program Management and act as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of the program activities. They represent procurement on the program integrated program teams (IPTs) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material status, problems or issues.

Essential Functions:

• Assemble and lead integrated cross functional team(s) within assigned program(s) while interacting with supplier(s), supply chain director, program managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve subcontract cost, schedule and technical objectives.
• Support the Supply Chain portion of development and production proposals, including planning and execution of affordability, supplier quality and other supplier performance improvement initiative, being submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
• Support negotiation of subcontracts and assist in the development of supplier baseline program plans including development of supplier budget and schedule baselines, consistent with program plans.
• Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, suppliers and managers.
• Up to 30% business travel to other L3Harris facilities and suppliers across the country and flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant supply chain experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related supply chain experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related supply chain experience.

• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes.
• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, strong leadership skills, and interpreting program management, engineering and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance.
• Solid working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting and earned value management.
• Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test).
• Proficient in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project (basic scheduling), MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans).

• Own: Oversee daily transportation operations, including shipment monitoring, exception resolution, and carrier communication to ensure on-time performance.
• Lead: Serve as Team Lead for the Track & Trace team, guiding daily workflows, offering real-time support, and helping the team stay aligned on service priorities.
• Optimize: Build and evolve SOPs and performance playbooks that drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Delight customers: Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Customer Support, and Carrier teams to ensure seamless execution and a consistent customer experience.

• You bring 3-5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain operations.
• You have successfully managed or led a team, ensuring high performance, consistency, and adherence to service levels.
• You have a strong focus on real-time shipment monitoring, rapid exception resolution, and effective carrier communication.
• You approach service failures with a root cause mindset and collaborate cross-functionally to drive sustainable corrective actions.
• You know how to build, implement, and evolve scalable processes in a dynamic environment.
• You're able to juggle being a critical liaison between transportation providers, customer service teams, and fulfillment centers to maintain seamless service and clear communication across the network.
• You are comfortable using Excel / Google Sheets for reporting, analysis, and tracking data.

• You have experience with TMS platforms (Turvo, Mercury Gate, or similar).
• You've worked in Zendesk or similar CX software.
• You've worked in a fast-paced startup environment.
• You have built and trained high-performing teams.