Supply Chain Specialist

MAU is hiring a Supply Chain Specialist for our client in Spartanburg, SC. As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will coordinate material planning, purchasing, inventory control, production scheduling, and logistics to support manufacturing operations and timely customer deliveries. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Base salary: $70,000-$85,000 annually, based on experience
• Target annual bonus: 5%-10%, based on company and individual performance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Accidental loss coverage
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Opportunity for advancement

Shift Information

• Full-time, on-site position in Spartanburg, SC

Required Education and Experience

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in purchasing, material planning, inventory control, or manufacturing supply chain operations

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelors degree in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered
• Experience in medical devices, technical products, or another quality-focused manufacturing environment

General Requirements

• Working knowledge of purchase orders, supplier lead times, inventory transactions, and material planning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or inventory management systems
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage changing priorities and follow through on commitments
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams

Essential Functions

• Translate customer orders, forecasts, and production schedules into material requirements and purchasing priorities.
• Maintain supplier lead times, reorder points, and safety stock levels to balance material availability and inventory investment.
• Identify material shortages, evaluate their impact on production, and coordinate recovery plans with suppliers and production leadership.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotes, pricing, lead times, and delivery terms.
• Prepare purchase orders within established approval limits.
• Track supplier order acknowledgments and delivery commitments, expedite late orders, and communicate supply risks promptly.
• Resolve purchasing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies with suppliers and Finance.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, components, work in process (WIP), and finished goods.
• Coordinate inventory cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and support approved inventory adjustments.
• Monitor excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend actions to improve inventory utilization.
• Arrange inbound and outbound shipments, compare freight options, prepare shipping documentation, and track deliveries.
• Coordinate material and product transfers between facilities, outsourcing partners, and customer sites.
• Coordinate material availability with production priorities and communicate supply constraints and delivery commitments.
• Track materials sent to outsourcing partners, expected completion dates, and returned products.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to resolve material discrepancies and support the timely release of outsourced work.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and planning data in company systems, including ERP or MRP tools, as applicable.
• Report material shortages, supplier delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and freight costs.
• Improve purchasing, material planning, inventory control, and shipping processes to support business growth.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Sales, and Finance to strengthen supply chain coordination and operational efficiency.

Working Conditions

• Work on-site in a manufacturing environment in Spartanburg, SC.
• Perform computer-based work with regular activity in manufacturing and warehouse areas.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk regularly throughout manufacturing and warehouse areas.
• Handle materials as part of daily responsibilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.