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Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Franklin, MA 02038

Posted: 01/09/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Other Job Number: 627915 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Our client is hiring for a supply chain operations specialist. The Supply Chain Operations Specialist is a diverse role responsible for managing and monitoring multiple supply chain processes, optimizing supply chain financials, not limited to managing the CAPEX process for all facilities.  This includes requesting, tracking, and conversion of inventory.
    Responsibilities:
  • Request CAPEX to cover the needs of all facilities.
  • Maintain accurate accounting of such inventory from request, conversion to balance of CAPEX.  Requires strong communication with all plants.
  • Create and monitor the transfer process of products required at the Reuse Sites, including 3PL partners performing refurb/conditioning activities.  This would include attending weekly calls.
  • Planner for 3PL’s.  Responsible for ensuring orders for these locations are communicated, fulfilled and shipped.  This would include processing ship confirms for these locations.
  • Responsible for Synergy Sample Requests are submitted correctly and ensuring they get to the appropriate planner for processing.
 
  • Primary responsible for retrieving supplier credits when due for defective returned product.  Works closely with Buyers to maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring timely payment.
  • Performs site activations as required to support the business.   Will require some attendance at NPI meetings.
  • Other projects as assigned, focused on process improvement and cost optimization

Requirements:
  • BA/BS in a discipline relevant to Materials Management or Operations
  • 5+ years of applicable experience in planning, purchasing and/or materials management
  • Significant working experience with a computerized, top-tier ERP system
  • Working knowledge of ISO-9001, six sigma and Lean manufacturing principles
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Significant experience with MS Office and database software applications
  • Occasional travel
  • must be organized

 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.