• Supply Chain Specialist

    Actalent (Lincoln, AL)


    Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist

    Job Description

    The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for overseeing suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials and parts necessary for production. This role involves issuing and verifying material releases, purchase orders, and handling service and repair parts. The specialist will also manage design changes, facilitate supplier meetings, and develop strategies to meet production targets.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage suppliers and ensure material releases, purchase orders, and service parts meet production requirements.

    + Issue and verify accuracy of material releases, purchase orders, and service parts daily and monthly.

    + Verify orders are acknowledged by suppliers, covering all OEM and export destinations.

    + Issue Honda Trouble Reports to suppliers and verify accuracy of documentation.

    + Monitor return for accuracy of countermeasure and timeliness.

    + Hold supplier meetings to discuss production needs and resolve issues.

    + Issue design changes and ensure application timing for production requirements.

    + Update receiving dashboard and resolve discrepancies.

    + Order shortages and monitor supplier processes for production changes.

    + Assist in supplier meetings to discuss upcoming needs or resolve issues.

    + Develop strategies to achieve production targets and address scheduling gaps.

    + Prepare presentations and establish communication networks with suppliers.

    + Identify and escalate critical issues to management for timely resource allocation.

    + Review and issue purchase orders via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

    + Issue and confirm supplier design changes.

    + Issue delivery trouble reports via North American Reporting System (NARS).

    + Manage exceptional transportation via CEVA Matrix system.

    + Support Build Out part control and New Model startup processes.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.

    + Minimum of 3 months relevant experience, including co-op/internship.

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow.

    + Strong organizational skills.

    + Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction.

    + Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based environment.

    + Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

    + Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve problems.

    + Effectively lead project themes and secure buy-in from teams.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.44/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in LINCOLN,AL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.