Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist (Buyer)

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement, shipping, logistics, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of parts, assemblies, raw materials, and finished goods. This position requires strong expertise in supply chain management, domestic and international shipping, and collaboration with third-party vendors and component manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full supply chain process to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with company goals.

Manage and prioritize daily procurement activities across multiple commodities.

• Act as an electronics parts buyer, sourcing and purchasing components to support production requirements.

Shipping and Logistics

• Manage domestic and international shipping operations while ensuring compliance with regulations, tariff codes, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate the movement of parts, assemblies, raw materials, and finished goods to support production schedules and customer demand.

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Create, place, and manage purchase orders aligned with MRP and production demand.
• Source and onboard new vendors, including qualification, certifications, and onboarding documentation.
• Collaborate with third-party contract manufacturing vendors and component manufacturers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to achieve cost savings while minimizing risk.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and contract requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with internal departments, including engineering, finance, accounting, operations, warehouse, and customer service, to align supply chain activities with business objectives.

• Partner with internal teams as a trusted advisor on supply chain and procurement matters.
• Coordinate with operations and production teams to ensure schedules align with demand forecasts and customer requirements.

Inventory and Delivery Management

• Ensure the timely delivery of parts, assemblies, raw materials, and finished goods to meet production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Analyze inventory and support the reduction of excess and obsolete materials.

Budget and Performance Management

• Monitor and control supply chain costs to ensure operations remain within budget.
• Lead resolution efforts for pricing, delivery, and quality issues, escalating when necessary.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.

Process Improvement

• Identify supply chain bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, to increase throughput.

Systems Management

• Maintain data integrity within ERP systems and use data to report on metrics such as on-time delivery and purchase price variance.

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international shipping regulations and practices.
• Experience working with third-party contract manufacturers and component suppliers.
• Ability to build models for demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the electronics or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and demand forecasting tools, with Epicor P21 preferred.
• Certification in supply chain management or logistics, such as APICS CSCP, CPIM, or CLTD.

Work Environment

• This position may require occasional travel to meet with vendors, suppliers, or manufacturing partners.
• Hybrid work environment with a mix of office and remote work, depending on business needs.