Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Leggett & Platt•Carthage, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking a SR Supply Chain Specialist for its Adjustable Bed Group in Carthage, Missouri. As a SR Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for the procurement of raw material and services on a global scale and inventory requirements for our manufacturing facility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management
- In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree 5 + years' purchasing/supply chain experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Analytical mind with business acumen
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to analyze large and multi-dimensional data sets using Excel, and other analysis tools.
- Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts
- Ability to multi-task and willingness to work within a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain and/or Business Administration preferred.
- Advanced Procurement/Supply Chain certification from ASCM (APICS) / ISM preferred.
- Experience in MRP environment strongly preferred
- 2+ years' ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
Responsibilities
- Drive strategic procurement process improvement projects across the unit to enhance inventory efficiency and reduce risk
- Conduct forward‑looking inventory analyses to prepare for capacity limits, supplier issues, and volatile demand
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and logistics to ensure project alignment and execution
- Lead cross‑functional reviews of slow‑moving, excess, and obsolete inventory and drive actionable disposition plans
- Purchase order management, both domestic and international suppliers
- Maintain accurate inventory levels across the business unit
- Ability to understand customer demand and react timely to fluctuations
- Expedite outstanding purchase orders to meet production demands or initiate cancellation of orders to maintain acceptable inventory levels
- Track KPI’s and report on supply chain’s performance
- Maintain effective relationship with internal and external contacts
Benefits
- We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
