Supply Chain Associate

Lanner Electronics USA Inc•Union City, CA

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This Supply Chain Associate will be an integral part of the Operations team of Lanner Electronics USA, Inc. This hybrid role combines supply chain planning with procurement responsibilities to ensure efficient material flow and optimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will be responsible for forecasting demand, managing inventory, sourcing components, and maintaining supplier relationships to support our production schedules and business objectives.

Requirements

Experience in supply chain planning
Experience in procurement
Forecasting demand
Managing inventory
Sourcing components
Maintaining supplier relationships
Familiarity with material requirement plans (MRP)
Ability to analyze demand patterns
Ability to monitor inventory levels
Ability to coordinate with production, engineering, and sales teams
Ability to generate reports on planning metrics, inventory turns, and forecast accuracy
Ability to procure electronic components, raw materials, and finished goods
Ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
Ability to evaluate and select suppliers
Ability to manage supplier relationships
Ability to resolve supplier issues
Ability to process purchase orders
Ability to track shipments
Ability to implement cost reduction initiatives
Ability to collaborate with engineering team on new product introduction and component selection
Ability to work with quality department to resolve supplier quality issues
Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels
Analyze demand patterns and create accurate material requirement plans (MRP)
Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess inventory
Coordinate with production, engineering, and sales teams to align planning activities with business needs
Generate regular reports on planning metrics, inventory turns, and forecast accuracy
Source and procure electronic components, raw materials, and finished goods according to company requirements
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure timely delivery
Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost, and delivery performance
Manage supplier relationships and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing
Process purchase orders, track shipments, and ensure on-time delivery of materials
Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards
Collaborate with engineering team on new product introduction and component selection
Work with quality department to resolve supplier quality issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes
Maintain accurate documentation and records related to planning and purchasing activities