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Supply Chain Specialist - Keep Our Supply Chain Moving
Are you a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys building relationships, improving processes, and ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time? At Vector, our Supply Chain Specialists play a vital role in supporting purchasing, inventory, planning, and shipping functions that keep our operations running efficiently.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and strategic thinking.
Primary Objective of Position:
• Responsible for supporting business activities within the supply chain as they relate to Vector's accounting, inventory management, procurement, planning, and shipping functions
• point person within the supply chain for communication and documentation accuracy to receiving, accounts payable, inventory management, manufacturing, shipping, and customer service
• highly involved with all aspects revolving around procurement functions as well as providing support and oversight for good inventory management practices and reporting
Major Areas of Responsibility:
• Primarily responsibility is strategic buying to support operational needs
• Review daily, overdue purchase orders from vendors
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite shipments
• Resolve discrepancies such as shortages, missed, or late deliveries with suppliers.
• Update, review, & maintain accurate purchasing records
• Works in conjunction with receiving and accounts payable to resolve procurement discrepancies.
• Is highly involved with inventory cycle count program and problem solving.
• Ensures all vendor returns are promptly recorded, and credit process gets resolved to completion.
• Develops great working relationships with supplier contacts
• Provide backup support of the production scheduling as necessary
• Performs additional duties and assignments as directed by management
• Provides support to Supply Chain dept by overseeing the execution of the day-to-day procurement responsibilities
• Primary backup for the Production Scheduler
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
• Various duties as assigned
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Previous purchasing experience
• Strategic inventory management experience
• High school graduate or holder of an equivalency certificate preferred
• Sufficient computer and keyboarding skills
• Must possess good organization & communication skills
• The ability to work independently is highly advantageous
• Excellent problem-solving skills
Why Join Vector Windows?
At Vector Windows, our people are our greatest asset. You'll have the opportunity to strategically hire, support employee growth, and help create an exceptional workplace culture while partnering directly with leaders across the organization.
Why People Choose Vector
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives
• Opportunity to work directly with leaders and make a visible impact
Vector's Purpose
Improve the Quality of People's Lives
Vector's Core Values
• Do the Right Thing
• Respect and Support each other
• Aspire to Excellence
• Honor our Commitments
If you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Vector is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the Individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.