| Location | Dubuque, IA |
| Job Type | Contractor |
| Salary | $20–$24 Per Hour |
Job Title: Supply Management Specialist I
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Dubuque, IA 52001
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM + OT
Description:
Job Summary
Support supply management and material planning activities by coordinating with suppliers, managing delivery schedules, monitoring inventory, and resolving supply issues to ensure production runs without disruption.
Key Responsibilities
· Communicate with suppliers regarding schedule releases, delivery plans, and material requirements.
· Expedite direct materials and ensure all assigned parts have delivery plans to meet production needs.
· Run supplier meetings to review delinquent orders and establish acceptable delivery plans.
· Monitor, measure, and improve supplier performance; define corrective actions when needed.
· Analyze and resolve past-due orders and proactively communicate supply issues to stakeholders.
· Resolve shipping and receiving issues to support timely supplier payments.
· Schedule purchased materials based on order quantities, inventory levels, delivery requirements, and replenishment needs.
· Perform routine inventory-control checks for quantity, quality, and availability.
· Investigate supplier/supply incidents and recommend timely corrective actions.
· Collect and analyze cost, market, supplier, and contract-performance information.
· Identify opportunities to improve supply-chain processes and operations.
· Collaborate with Supply Management and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
· Support stakeholder meetings, actions, and events.
Required Skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
· Ability to multitask and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
· Ability to analyze information from multiple sources.
· Ability to align urgency with appropriate action.
· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred / Standout Qualifications
· Supply management experience.
· Experience in material flow, supplier development, logistics, or operations.
· SAP experience.
· Experience working in a supply-chain or manufacturing environment.
Education
· Degree or equivalent related work experience in: Business / Management, Engineering / Technology, Supply Management
Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company