Supply Chain Specialist

PLEXSYS•Camas, WA

About The Position

At PLEXSYS, our teams design, build and deliver Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) innovation and training solutions to customers around the world. With over 200 employees in seventeen states and four foreign countries, we contribute our success to enabling better training…everyday…across the globe. As an employee of PLEXSYS, you’ll find a culture that empowers you to achieve your professional objectives, give your personal best, and work with other highly passionate individuals. Our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork and agility drive our daily decisions, identify our focus areas, and inspire our organizational culture. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Supply Chain Specialist (SCS) supports the Supply Chain Manager (SCM) under the Contracts Administration Department in performance of procurement, pricing, negotiations with suppliers, initiation of requisitions and purchase orders, tracking of inventory and overall support of the supply chain processes for all programs in the assigned area of responsibility. The SCS will report directly to the SCM. The SCS assists the SCM with all supply chain and logistics operations. The SCS initiates purchase orders based on business requirements and inventory levels, administers purchasing and contract databases, monitors vendor pricing and availability, identifies End-of-Life (EOL) and DMSMS items, and coordinates with the SCM and respective project leads to identify replacement parts as required. The SCS monitors and expedites delayed orders, resolves issues related to inventory returns, replacements, and credit arrangements, assists the SCM with maintenance of the approved supplier list and establishment of new suppliers when required. The SCS is required to support the SCM’s collaboration with multiple-functional managers to plan and execute the development of the distribution center operational processes, maintenance, tracking of GFP, readiness of spares, tracking of inventory, and enable seamless transfers. The SCS will support the SCM’s requirement to review and monitor supplier qualifications and performance to ensure they meet company compliance requirements.

Requirements

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in related procurement field performing purchasing in support of government or non-government contractor logistics & supply chain
Demonstrated understanding of supply chain and logistics management processes required to support contracts globally
Demonstrated excellent communication skills (written and oral) and highly effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to construct, manipulate, and understand complex spreadsheets and supply software systems
Minimum three (3) years using inventory management/inventory control systems
High School or GED

Nice To Haves

Bachelors' Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field
Two (2) plus years of specific experience performing supply chain functions
Joint logistics experience (USAF, Navy, Army, Marines, as well as foreign military exposure)
Three (3) to five (5) plus years of military/government experience with DLA/AFMC/Air Combat Command (ACC) or other assignments focused on logistics and supply chain management supporting aircraft, simulator, and/or other weapons systems.
Experience working with DLA Logistics Information Service (DLIS) Cataloging Directorate (DLIS-K), D043A / D143C system, Federal Cataloging Program (FCP), and Integrated Logistics Support and Services (ILS-S)
Experience submitting Provisioning Parts Data (PPD) via AFMC’s Automated Provisioning System (D220)
Participation/Hosting/coordinating Provisioning Guidance Conferences and Spares Provisioning Conferences with a Government customer
Experience with Predictive Analysis and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) analysis and planning

Responsibilities

Responsible for examining order requirements, identifying appropriate suppliers, requesting quotes, submitting requisitions, and executing Purchase Orders upon approval
Performs daily secure storage facility operations activities to include inventory management, organization, shipping and receiving
Supports SCM for procurements and maintenance of required supply items
Assists SCM in planning and setting logistics goals and milestones
Executes procedures to support proper conduct of logistics and supply chain activities
Executes assigned program supply timelines and processes in compliance with company standards and procedures
Defines and establishes relations with external shipping/receiving companies and customers/clients regarding supply chain contract requirements as directed by the SCM
Prepares reports for SCM regarding status of GFP, spares, supplies, and the overall logistics & supply chain health in accordance with company direction
Establishes and maintains positive working relationship with logistics customers and suppliers
Extensive knowledge, experience and management of PLEXSYS supply chain software and inventory system
Performs other duties, as assigned