Supply Chain Director jobs in Schenectady, NY

SepsaMedha North America is located in Ballston Spa, NY and manufactures Power Supplies and Information Systems for rail vehicles. We are looking for a qualified Junior Supply Chain Specialist. This position will report to the Supply Chain Manager. The Junior Supply Chain Specialist manages his / her commodity to ensure on time delivery of quality material that is within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Places and maintains purchase orders for raw materials/components within responsible area
• Works with suppliers to manage on time deliveries
• Works with suppliers to expedite or defer material deliveries depending on changes in requirements
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support production plan
• Maintains accurate master of materials and purchase order information in the SAP/ERP system
• Has a strong focus on material cost reduction, lead time reduction, supplier performance improvement along the complete supply chain
• Ability to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers if required
• Organizes regular Business Reviews with vendors to improve supplier KPIs, track goal milestones and review pending open actions
• Work with the quality department to resolve any non-conformance issues and coordinate preventive and corrective actions
• Monitors sourcing and supply chain related performance metrics
• Provides support to suppliers to comply with any import/export requirements
• Participates in team meetings to ensure continuous improvements

Required Skills / Knowledge:

• At least 1 year of experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain
• Associate degree required. Bachelors or Masters in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain or similar discipline is preferred
• Strong customer (external and internal) focus and commitment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in supplier relationship management
• Electrical and mechanical technical understanding
• Open for limited travel
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Detailed oriented
• Proficient on Microsoft Excel
• SAP ERP software knowledge is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person