Reporting to the Purchasing Manager
Supporting the supply chain management system
Tracking and maintaining records of inbound vendor purchases
Coordinating shipping schedules
Communicating shipping/receiving information to other NCI departments
Purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for NCI
Supporting the procurement process and owns vendor relations management
Maintaining and creating shipping documents for import/export/domestic shipments with accuracy
Obtaining freight quotes for the most cost efficient and price competitive way of shipping
Ensuring the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments
Conducting vendor audits with Quality team as necessary
Responding to demand using the ERP software
Creating a Request for Quote (RFQ) package
Negotiating price and delivery schedules with vendors
Issuing purchase orders to meet the agreed demand plans

A high school diploma or equivalent
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field preferred
Three years of import and/or export logistics/freight forwarding experience
Two years of progressive experience in purchasing and/or sourcing
Working knowledge of Incoterms 2020
Knowledge of international and domestic modes of transport
Proven ability to solve challenging logistical problems and work with minimal direction
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
Knowledge of geographic locations and the ability to calculate time and distance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a highly organized self-starter who possesses superior people management skills
Competence with general computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
Familiar or experienced with ERP/MRP software

Supply Chain Specialist

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