Supply Chain Associate

Nexans • Riverside, CA

21d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Associate supports day-to-day supply chain execution, with primary responsibility for order management, intercompany transactions, and transportation coordination. The role reports directly to the Senior Manager, IBP & International Sourcing and was created as part of a new IBP & Internal Sourcing department within the Supply Chain function.

The position connects Supply Chain and Commercial teams by monitoring customer orders, identifying changes and potential delays, and providing accurate, timely updates. It also processes intercompany transactions in SAP and coordinates transportation between company plants and inbound from suppliers. The role works across Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, Commercial, suppliers, carriers, and other internal teams, requiring strong follow-through, attention to detail, communication, and coordination of multiple activities.

Requirements

• College diploma or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in supply chain, order management, logistics, transportation, customer service, purchasing, or manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of order-to-delivery and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple orders, shipments, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP or another ERP system is preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer orders from entry through production, shipment, and delivery, maintaining accurate dates and information.
• Follow up with Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other teams to identify and resolve order delays, shortages, and other issues.
• Provide timely order-status updates to the Commercial team and escalate risks to customer commitments.
• Maintain accurate order information in SAP and support improvements to order visibility and customer service.
• Process and monitor intercompany orders, stock transfers, deliveries, and related SAP transactions between plants and legal entities.
• Coordinate with supplying and receiving plants to ensure transactions and shipments are completed on time.
• Monitor open transactions, investigate routine discrepancies, coordinate corrective actions, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Escalate significant transactional, inventory, financial, or system issues.
• Coordinate inbound supplier and interplant transportation of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Arrange and monitor shipments with approved carriers, ensuring pickup and delivery requirements are met.
• Follow up on delayed or missed shipments and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Communicate transportation risks that may affect production or customer commitments and support expedited shipments when required.
• Execute routine supply chain transactions accurately and on time in SAP and other applicable systems.
• Maintain accurate order, delivery, shipment, and transportation information; identify missing or incorrect data.
• Investigate routine transactional issues and coordinate corrections in accordance with established processes and controls.
• Support month-end activities by ensuring outstanding transactions are completed or appropriately identified.
• Maintain routine reports and trackers covering customer orders, intercompany transactions, shipments, and transportation exceptions.
• Highlight past-due orders, upcoming commitments, delays, and other items requiring attention.
• Provide regular status updates and basic KPI reporting to Supply Chain and Commercial stakeholders.
• Identify recurring issues and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including flexible dental, healthcare, and vision options.
• Competitive company-matched Defined Contribution Plan.
• Additional voluntary retirement fund options.
• Internal mobility opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Accommodation requests for disability-related needs are supported at any stage of application and employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree