Supply Chain Engineer

MARSHALLTOWN COMPANY•Fayetteville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MARSHALLTOWN, the leading manufacturer and distributor of construction tools is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer for our Fayetteville, Arkansas facility. At MARSHALLTOWN, the Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for the management and execution of projects within the Supply Chain/Purchasing department. Improvement projects would focus on the areas of supplier quality, new supplier development and qualification, ERP system improvements, supply/demand modelling, logistics/transportation optimization, and supplier quality improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required. Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Related sourcing experience acquiring materials, components, and services preferred.
Experience with steel, aluminum, wood and/or plastics manufacturing processes preferred
Demonstrated history of problem solving and project management experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain processes
Business system (ERP/MRP) experience a plus
Strong spreadsheet and database knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to consult and interact with suppliers and internal teams from product development, manufacturing, marketing, finance, and suppliers

Responsibilities

Lead projects within the purchasing department including new supplier development, cost reduction, and process improvement
Apply statistical knowledge to identify areas for improvement within manufacturing processes in supply chain
New & existing product sourcing
Maintain accurate project schedules and communicate any issues in a timely manner to management.
Cost based comparative analysis (Make vs Buy, Buy vs. Buy analysis)
Evaluate supplier capabilities with respect to our business demands
Perform inventory analysis & ERP process management (Safety Stock levels, Order Frequency, Order Quantity’s, etc.)
Work closely with the product development group to ensure new products are brought to production with adequate supply chain consideration
Manage Supplier Quality Issue Tracking system in MARSHALLTOWN and follow vendor related issues from creation to closure
Identify discrepancies in product specifications and work with vendors to correct any issues