Senior Logistics and Procurement Specialist - WHL

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC • Wheeling, IL

9d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Senior Logistics and Procurement Specialist is responsible for analyzing processes and recommending and implementing improvements to the supply chain process. Key focus is on sourcing, procurement, and logistics. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the “Best Value” supplier in the industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, and logistics
• Self-motivated to learn with a desire and talent to advance professionally.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with an ability to handle a multitude of tasks
• Strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills.
• High standards of integrity required.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• ERP experience required.

Nice To Haves

• ASCM Certification preferred.
• QAD experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRO purchasing, develop vendor relationships, analyze and implement cost savings.
• Initiate building and operations capital projects, obtain competitive quotes, participate in project oversight.
• Oversee the accuracy of purchase order account and cost center coding. Manage spending and keep within budget.
• Coordinate supplier audits, assist in cost and quality discussions. Other supplier responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform functions as part of the ocean transportation and domestic freight team, including negotiations, rate analysis, Customs clearance, and booking and tracking shipments.
• Coordinate inventory transactions between key Tsubaki companies.
• Visit/audit suppliers and production plants as requested.
• Other tasks/functions and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• health benefits effective on date of hire
• dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire
• Paid Time Off ("PTO")
• 10 paid holidays
• generous 401(k) match
• profit sharing
• annual bonus potential
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• education reimbursement
• home and auto insurance discounts
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior