We are helping our client on their search for a Supply Chain Specialist. Our client is a relatively small chemical distribution company (located in Conshohocken, PA) specializing in various segments of specialty/commodity chemical ingredients/raw materials markets. This role will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

Job Responsibility Overview:

Purchasing

• Managing & Issuing purchase orders in ERP system after analyzing demand, forecast and open sales orders & closely following up on open purchase orders’ status
• Negotiating material prices with suppliers
• Keeping ERP updated with price changes, product ETAs & special remarks
• Handling customer service & sales team requests in a timely manner
• Approving suppliers’ invoices after comparing to quotes and resolving discrepancies
• Calculating landed costs for domestic & imported products
• Evaluating suppliers’ performance and escalate when needed
• Setting up new products & suppliers in ERP system
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and service providers
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards

Logistics (Inbound Land, Ocean & Air freight shipments)

• Handling shipping domestic orders & containers based on agreed Incoterms
• Managing & maintaining close relationship with brokers, carriers & freight forwards.
• Confirming that products are received in compliance with regulatory rules.
• Requesting shipping documents from suppliers in a timely manner
• Verifying & reporting import duties
• Setting up new 3PL warehouses & handling existing ones
• Notifying warehouses with incoming materials details
• Negotiating freight rates to maintain competitive margins
• Inspecting & evaluating the quality of received materials & resolving shortcomings
• Managing Claims with carriers & suppliers
• Receiving all incoming products in ERP system & record keeping of all orders after receipt

Inventory Management

• Monitoring stock Expiry dates & taking appropriate actions
• Focusing on reporting & managing slow movers & risky products
• Maintaining a clean database & updated docs in ERP & shared folders
• Managing physical cycle counts
• Inventory reconciliation for external Warehouses
• Overseeing all operations in supply chain department
• Initiating & implementing supply chain improvement projects
• Routinely reporting on department KPIs along with appropriate analysis and corrective action where necessary

Education / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• BA/BS degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Chemical distribution experience preferred
• Experience analyzing trends & presenting data
• Experience with working in a buying or supply chain role & dealing with suppliers
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, & ERP systems with above average Excel proficiency