Supply Chain Specialist

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Moog's Space & Defense - Power & Data group is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist in Highland Heights, OH or Cleveland, OH. The Supply Chain Specialist role is essential for developing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing procurement and planning processes for the entire company. This individual is responsible for assisting in the execution of the company's business plan and flowing it down to the logistics department, especially for achieving goals that contribute to its growth.

A primary function of this role is the review of bills of material (BOMs) and drawings of material planning and forecasting, and vendor management and assessment. Additionally, this individual will assist with the procurement (sourcing, negotiating, and buying) of goods, materials, and services to meet the company's operational requirements. Finally, this role conducts regular analysis of procurement and planning systems and processes to ensure the highest levels of quality and efficiency are achieved and must exercise sound and independent judgment when considering price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuity of supply based on MRP requirements. This job is a full-time, salaried position, reporting to the Logistics Manager and work performed onsite.

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will:

General and Task Management

• Collects and analyzes usage and demand data to recommend reorder points and safety stock quantities for components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods.
• Reviews bills of material for accuracy and works with PIC and Product Management to resolve issues and maintain a flow of jobs and orders.
• Evaluates materials needed for sales requests, provide component availability and lead time, and updates costing for previously reviewed bills of material.
• Works with Product Management, Design Engineering, and Process Engineering to review and maintain bills of material, item revisions, and material names and descriptions in the ERP system.
• Purchases goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Conveys to management and the team any supply problems that may pose a risk or impact business operations.
• Reviews current trends and changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials; advises others of any impact.
• Explores and evaluates areas of opportunity to reduce costs or provide alternate sources for goods and materials.
• Improves prices and terms of business with suppliers and finds opportunities to make business savings.
• Appraises suppliers to ensure contract compliance and manages performance improvement activities.
• Prepares purchase orders in line with organizational targets/requirements and aligns with final negotiations with selected suppliers.
• Contacts suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
• Contributes to and supports the strategic vision by implementing a broad range of ideas for production balancing, throughput analysis, inventory management, material control, and capacity growth.
• Takes a professional and consistent approach to all supplier relationships.
• Complies with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures.

Relationship Management

• Acts as a liaison between the Purchasing, PIC, Production, and Operations teams, ensuring consistent and accurate communication of required parts, services, and information and managing and adhering to customer and company expectations.
• Tracks, manages, and consolidates all company department supply needs to reduce procurement costs and labor.
• Advises management on the impact of changes to purchasing and production activities.
• Attends meetings and updates others on issues or concerns that present risks that could prevent the organization from meeting customer demands or addressing over-capacity concerns relative to goods and materials.
• Supports product change requests by reviewing and communicating any impact on capacity plans to key stakeholders.
• Builds and manages supplier relationships to ensure effective and timely communications.

Self-Management

• Seeks opportunities to improve the company's operational performance and assist other departments using their business knowledge.
• Takes on and embraces personal challenges that facilitate professional growth and development.
• Applies confident and rounded thinking in the execution of the position's responsibilities.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, appropriate assertiveness, optimism, and a willing openness to change.
• Facilitates a collaborative approach to working with others that generates interest and participation regarding purchasing initiatives.
• Demonstrates resilience, self-motivation, and an ability to work well under pressure and consistent change.

Performance Expectations

• Evidence of consistently applying strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrates analytical, numerically astute, and strong problem-solving abilities while completing assigned tasks.
• Delivers against project deadlines by taking a results-oriented approach to achieving plans.
• Shows commercial and financial awareness about decisions/recommendations that impact purchasing and business operations.
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail and accuracy consistently.
• Communicates procedures and policy changes accurately.
• Contributes to the team's goals and success proactively.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (i.e., AS9100, ATEX, ISO).
• Compliance with Moog's operating policies and procedures.
• Supports cross-functional communications and collaboration.
• Adherence to standard workdays and workhours recognizing there are times when longer hours or weekend work may be needed to help meet customer and/or company expectations.
• Other duties as assigned. Occasionally, the supervisor may ask the incumbent to assist with tasks that are outside normal job responsibilities, but within the individual's capabilities, to achieve company goals. The company expects the incumbent to respond to these requests in a positive manner.

The incumbent has:

• Consistent direct external contact with vendors and occasional contact with customers or other strategic partners.
• Regular internal contact with senior-level management, support staff, and technicians.

To be considered for the Supply Chain Specialist role, here's what you'll typically need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred in the fields of supply chain, business, engineering, or accounting plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant supply chain procurement experience;
  • OR Associate's Degree plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• 3 years of experience in purchasing, planning, and inventory control.
• 3 years of experience working with MPS/ERP systems.
• Proficient in writing, verbally communicating, and presenting to various types of audiences.
• Well-developed organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while ensuring quality work.
• Analytical orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with standard office productivity tools and equipment (i.e., Microsoft Suite).
• Working knowledge of computer and manufacturing software.
• Technological understanding consistent with the products being manufactured.
• Competent in reading and understanding bills of materials.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with others - within the department and throughout the company.
• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders (internal/external), diverse groups, and suppliers collaboratively.
• High energy with a sense of urgency in responding to customer needs.
• High level of personal and professional integrity.

It'd be great if you also had:

• 3 years of experience in an ISO9001 or AS9100 environment is preferred.
• 5 years of experience working in an electronics environment is preferred.
• A strong background in business systems and logistics is preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This job functions in an office and manufacturing environment; the person in this role knows how to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; bend, stoop, kneel, and lift (up to 30 lbs.); use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. This job may require some travel to customers, vendors, and other service partners that are primarily local during the business day. However, some out-of-the-area or overnight travel may be necessary.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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