Supply Chain Specialist

JB Poindexter & Co • Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support category strategy execution and cost optimization in collaboration with Category Directors, Category Managers, and cross-functional teams. The role plans and implements procurement and planning activities to support timely, cost-effective purchasing and on-time delivery of assigned category products. It balances acquisition and possession costs to maximize return on investment, including through working-capital optimization. The position reports to the Senior Director of Global Operational Purchasing COE.

J.B. Poindexter & Co. is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting more than $2.5 billion in annual revenue and employing over 8,000 team members. Its six operating subsidiaries span 60 locations and produce commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, electric and alternative-fuel vehicles, and expandable foam plastic packaging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; Supply Chain is preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, and supplier management processes.
• Strong customer-support focus and ability to contribute to a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Ability to participate in and lead cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities and a solid understanding of Excel and Power BI.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Prior ERP/MRP experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiating skills.

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• JD Edwards ERP/MRP experience.
• C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification.

Responsibilities

• Run benchmark studies, gather and analyze data, make recommendations to the category team and strategic sourcing initiatives, and perform root-cause analysis related to supply challenges or disruptions.
• Maintain vendor catalogs on the B2B e-procurement platform, obtain correct pricing from assigned suppliers, and work with Category Managers to load catalog files.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and continuous improvement.
• Track and report supplier strategies, monitor spend and business allocation, conduct capability gap analysis, and facilitate cross-functional review and evaluation.
• Prepare and execute e-auctions for direct and indirect commodities.
• Assist in developing and enhancing processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to improve regional procurement services.
• Improve processes and leverage technology to reduce costs, identify and implement best practices, and measure performance.
• Contribute to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction efforts and initiatives to achieve their benefits.
• Develop data analysis and modeling to identify process gaps and improve process efficiency.

What This Job Offers

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