Supply Chain Specialist

Hercules Industries • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance for assigned commodities with increasing autonomy and accountability. This role focuses on optimizing inventory levels, improving supplier performance, and driving measurable outcomes across cost, service, and working capital. The Supply Chain Specialist contributes to commodity performance by independently managing sourcing, planning, and supplier activities while applying data, analytics, and market insights to support business objectives. The purpose of this role is to own end-to-end performance of assigned commodities by managing purchasing, inventory, and supplier activities that deliver measurable value across cost, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and service execution. This role is accountable from source → pay → performance outcomes while operating in a collaborative environment where supplier selection may be shared, but ownership of commodity performance remains with the Buyer II.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field.
• Expertise managing suppliers and inventory performance.
• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in supply chain or purchasing inventory management, operations, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using automated purchasing, ERP, or inventory management systems to manage purchasing and inventory activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with vendors, branches, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage purchasing decisions, inventory performance, and supplier relationships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office with strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, data analysis)
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts and inventory planning processes
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions with minimal supervision
• Understanding of supplier cost drivers (materials, labor, freight) and their impact on purchasing decisions
• Demonstrated ability to balance cost, service, and inventory considerations to achieve business objectives
• Ability to influence outcomes through collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned commodities and performance outcomes
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and business operating software purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Owns assigned SKUs, suppliers, and purchasing activity within assigned commodities
• Maintains accountability for cost, inventory, service, and supplier performance outcomes
• Makes decisions related to product mix, stocking strategy, and supplier utilization
• Proactively manages trade-trade-offs between cost, service, and working capital
• Develops and executes sourcing activities aligned with company objectives
• Leads supplier discussions and negotiations within assigned scope
• Identifies and executes cost reduction and value improvement opportunities
• Applies understanding of supplier cost drivers (materials, labor, freight)
• Owns inventory performance including turns, excess, stockouts, and availability
• Executes replenishment strategies based on demand and service needs
• Partners with planning functions on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) inputs while retaining accountability
• Drives improvements in inventory positioning and working capital efficiency
• Monitors and manages supplier performance including delivery, responsiveness, and quality
• Holds suppliers accountable for On-Time In-Full (OTIF), lead time, and service expectations
• Builds and maintains professional, performance-focused supplier relationships
• Maintains knowledge of commodity markets, supply/demand dynamics and cost drivers
• Applies BLS/PPI and market trends to sourcing and inventory decisions
• Aligns purchasing decisions with market conditions and customer demand
• Partners with Sales, Operations, Finance and internal teams to align supply chain decisions
• Influences product, service levels, and inventory strategies
• Supports Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes
• Identifies improvements in cost, service, working capital, and processes
• Supports adoption of new tools, systems, and best practices
• Contributes ideas to improve supply chain performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level