Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Aston Carter • Glendora, CA

6d • $35 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Specialist manages planning, procurement, and supplier coordination to support production, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and ensure continuity of supply in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role oversees multiple product lines from purchasing through finished goods inventory, develops material purchase plans based on sales forecasts and customer demand, and provides strategic insights to optimize inventory flow. It works cross-functionally with vendors, sales, marketing, engineering, production, customer service, and operations, supporting active product lines as well as new product introduction initiatives.

The position is based fully onsite at an ophthalmology-focused medical device manufacturer in Glendora, California. The specialist primarily works in an office at the manufacturing facility, regularly visits the production floor, and visits the nearby corporate headquarters a few times per week. Work hours are flexible, with most team members starting between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., provided their schedule is consistent. The role serves as a senior expert to buyers and operations staff, with potential progression to a managerial role. This is a contract-to-hire position.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of supply chain experience with a mix of purchasing or buying and planning responsibilities.
• Experience in production planning and material planning in a regulated manufacturing environment, such as pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive, or aerospace.
• Demonstrated ability to own manufacturing planning and execution, including manufacturing schedule management.
• Strong purchasing, procurement, and buyer experience, including supplier and contract negotiations.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as JDE or comparable systems, and proficiency in resource planning and MRP.
• Advanced Excel skills for analytics, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience with long-term forecasting over a one-year-or-more horizon.
• Experience working with contract manufacturing organizations.
• Understanding of logistics, trade compliance, and coordination with third-party logistics providers.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to balance a 50/50 split between purchasing and planning responsibilities, including tactical and strategic work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to propose solutions proactively.
• Ability to work onsite in Glendora, California.
• Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule; typical start times on the team are between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, particularly for candidates seeking future growth and leadership opportunities.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing setting such as medical device, pharmaceutical, automotive, or aerospace.
• Supply chain management knowledge, including material planning and supply chain optimization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and active product line support.
• Comfort working with KPIs and using data to support decisions and continuous improvement.
• Professional, personable demeanor and ability to build strong relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, customer service, engineering, production, marketing, and operations teams.
• Interest in long-term career growth and potential advancement to a managerial-level role.
• Analytical ability to interpret inventory, scrap, waste, and demand-trend data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities for multiple product lines, from material procurement through finished goods inventory management.
• Develop material purchase plans based on sales forecasts, long-term customer demand, and production requirements.
• Analyze inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and recommend ways to improve inventory flow and reduce obsolescence.
• Develop and implement strategies for supply fluctuations, including shortages, logistics delays, engineering changes, and order adjustments, while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Coordinate material movements among internal storage areas, contract manufacturers, and external suppliers to ensure materials are available for production.
• Own planning and execution of the manufacturing process, including production and material planning and manufacturing schedule management.
• Provide recommendations and project input for product lines to support business objectives and continuous improvement.
• Source materials and potential suppliers worldwide, evaluating quality, cost, and reliability.
• Lead supplier sourcing and negotiations to secure favorable terms and reliable supply.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics providers to ensure trade compliance documentation and certifications are in place for import and export activities.
• Monitor and communicate inventory risk, trends, and performance metrics to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Use ERP systems such as JDE or comparable systems and MRP tools to manage purchasing, planning, and supply chain data.
• Conduct long-term forecasting with a one-year-or-more horizon to align material and capacity planning with business growth.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturing organizations to align production schedules, material availability, and quality requirements.
• Support active product lines and contribute to new product introduction activities as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, customer service, engineering, production, marketing, and operations to resolve issues and support business priorities.
• Focus on leadership-set KPIs and proactively develop solutions to improve supply chain performance.
• Provide guidance as a senior resource to buyers and operations staff and act as an expert in purchasing and planning.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, if eligible.
• Dental insurance, if eligible.
• Vision insurance, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Savings Account, if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed