Supply Chain Integration Specialist

Position Summary
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
The Supply Chain Integration Specialist is a cross-functional individual contributor responsible for connecting procurement, sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory strategy to ensure smooth and efficient supply chain operations.This role focuses on improving coordination across teams, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver who can manage complexity, influence outcomes, and grow into a leadership role over time.________________________________________Key Responsibilities Supplier & Vendor Management• Serve as a key point of contact for supplier coordination and performance • Monitor and track supplier KPIs (on-time delivery, fill rate, lead time) • Proactively identify and resolve supply issues, delays, and shortages • Support supplier communication and continuous improvement efforts ________________________________________ Inventory & Demand Alignment• Partner with demand planning and procurement to align supply with forecasted demand • Analyze inventory levels, reorder points, and safety stock • Recommend actions to reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and variability • Support inventory optimization initiatives ________________________________________ Sourcing & Procurement Support• Support RFQs, pricing analysis, and sourcing decisions • Ensure alignment between sourcing strategies and purchasing execution • Monitor cost changes and provide insights to support decision-making • Provide oversight of purchase order activity, with the flexibility to manage portions of the PO process as needed________________________________________ Project & Process Coordination• Lead or support cross-functional supply chain projects • Improve coordination between procurement, sourcing, operations, and vendors • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements • Help standardize workflows and best practices ________________________________________ Data Analysis & Reporting xzbcwsv • Analyze supplier performance, spend, and inventory trends • Develop reports and dashboards to support decision-making • Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement________________________________________Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or operations• Strong analytical and problem solving skills• Ability to work cross functionally with procurement, sourcing, operations, and sales teams• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)• Strong organizational and communication skills