Supply Chain Specialist I-III

Hyster-Yale Group•Berea, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivery of key metrics within one of the following functions: Order Management and Demand Scheduling, Logistics, or Material Planning. The role involves leading a value stream team accountable for populating and controlling production slots, foundational data, and sales order management, or planning and managing outside logistics providers and internal transportation at a minimum cost, or ensuring the on-time delivery of direct materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The specialist will also represent Supply Chain within key plant meetings, participate in process improvement initiatives, and support major divisional supply projects. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships and logistics planning effectively. Leadership experience and proficiency in supply chain management software are essential.

Requirements

Supply Chain Specialist I: Associates degree required, BA/BS degree in Business with concentration in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Logistics preferred. With a degree: Zero to two years in appropriate discipline. Without degree: Three or more years in Supply Chain related functions.
Supply Chain Specialist II: Associates or BA/BS degree in Business with concentration in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Logistics preferred. Without degree: Five plus years in Supply Chain related functions. With a degree: One to two years in appropriate discipline.
Supply Chain Specialist III: Associates or BA/BS degree in Business with a concentration in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Logistics required. Without a degree: Seven or more years of experience in Supply Chain-related functions. With a degree: Three to five years of experience in Supply Chain-related functions.
Proven leadership experience in New Product Development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver detailed reports and solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in managing supplier relationships and logistics planning to achieve cost efficiency and delivery targets.
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.
Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
Data Driven

Responsibilities

Lead a value stream team accountable for populating and controlling production slots, foundational data, and sales order management.
Deliver analysis to improve KPIs/metrics for the Order Management and Demand Scheduling teams.
Manage daily order slotting activities and resolve issues related to configurations and order status.
Communicate with dealers, National Accounts, and customers to resolve sales order issues.
Maintain and update build and clear schedules availability by day.
Assist in establishing option usage percentages based on Sales and Operations Planning, marketing, and brand input.
Lead a team responsible for planning and managing outside logistics providers and internal transportation at a minimum cost.
Manage carrier relationships through third-party logistics (3PL).
Address customer concerns for on-time delivery of finished goods and direct material shipments.
Coordinate shipments with distribution centers to ensure smooth operations.
Lead the team to ensure on-time delivery of direct materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Manage direct supplier packages and address delivery discrepancies.
Communicate with production management on any late deliveries.
Achieve working capital goals through strategic supplier management.
Participate in or lead tasks and projects to support overall Supply Chain objectives.
Contribute to internal and external process improvement initiatives.
Support major divisional supply projects and assignments.
Deliver analysis to identify potential issues within the supply chain and communicate findings.
Research best practices to develop efficient problem-solving methods.
Develop and deliver team KPIs/metrics.
Hold team accountable for delivering KPIs/metrics.
Provide direct supervision and leadership to the team.