Position: Supply Chain Specialist II
Fantapak, a business unit of Inteplast Group, is a leading supplier of poly bags and other packaging materials, serving distributors in the grocery/retail, industrial, foodservice, and agricultural markets nationwide for over 40 years. We are seeking a motivated individual to fill the Supply Chain Specialist position at our office in Livonia, MI.
Duties
- Manage manufacturing partners in Asia and around the world on daily procurement activities, ensuring product and service requirements are met.
- Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and current and future customer demands. Research and qualify new global suppliers.
- Effectively negotiate pricings with suppliers, understand cost requirements, and perform detailed analysis of quotations from supplier submissions.
- Drive and implement continuous cost improvements through negotiations to achieve operational cost targets.
- Monitor and forecast inventory demands to fulfill customers demand while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
- Communicate with overseas suppliers during their business hours.
- Prepare purchase orders to oversea suppliers and manufacturers. Confirm and verify product specifications, artwork, pricing, and production schedules.
- Prepare and develop product specifications and artworks according to customer’s requirements.
- Maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Customer Service, and Operations, to ensure alignment of customer requirements, timely approvals, and seamless project execution.
- Monitor supplier quality performance and ensure products meet established specifications and quality standards. Coordinate with suppliers to investigate quality concerns, drive corrective actions, and negotiate vendor credits and returns for defective or nonconforming goods.
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor Degree required. Degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Language Skills: Proficient in Chinese highly preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong data analysis skills with expertise in SQL and Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions).
- Ability to work independently, multi-tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles including inventory demand forecasting, logistics management, procurement strategies, and inventory control.
Benefits:
- Medical / Dental
- 401k
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Work Location: In person
Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree required
- Degree in Business or Supply Chain
- Proficiency in Chinese
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong data analysis skills
- SQL expertise
- Advanced Microsoft Excel functions
- Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of supply chain management, inventory demand forecasting, logistics management, procurement strategies, and inventory control
What We Do
Inteplast Group is a North American plastics manufacturer producing a broad range of integrated plastic products, films, and related packaging materials. Its operations emphasize product development, sustainability, operational excellence, and advanced manufacturing technologies. The company serves printers, converters, end users, and other customers through a network of plants, warehouses, and offices across the United States and Canada, supporting diverse markets with innovative plastic solutions.
