Description
Who We Are
Star Blends is a fast-growing company focused on operational excellence, strong partnerships, and continuous improvement. We value collaboration, accountability, and innovation as we support the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Our team is committed to high standards, reliable supplier relationships, and delivering quality products to our customers.
The Role
The Supply Chain Specialist plans and coordinates material flow, inventory, and supplier relationships to support manufacturing and distribution. This role ensures alignment between production needs, inventory accuracy, and material availability.
You will work closely with purchasing, warehousing, and manufacturing teams to manage inventory, control costs, and mitigate supply chain risks, while also supporting sourcing activities and providing backup to the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
Day in the Life Looks Like
- Plan and coordinate incoming bulk materials on a daily and weekly basis
- Collaborate with logistics for scheduling pickups and backhauls
- Serve as backup to the Supply Chain Manager
- Maintain accurate inventory levels and oversee inventory control processes
- Source bulk materials for production and resale
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, quality standards, and delivery timelines
- Maintain system updates for cost, vendors, and lead times
- Collaborate on forecasting with warehouse teams
- Evaluate supplier performance
What You Bring
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with MRP systems and inventory management.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
- PTO
- 401(K) w/ company match
- Profit sharing
Skills Required
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- 2-3 years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with MRP systems and inventory management
What We Do
Star Blends is a Wisconsin-based animal-feed manufacturer serving Midwest farmers from mills in Sparta and Chippewa Falls. It produces custom feed and nutrition solutions for dairy and beef cattle, calves, sheep, goats, poultry, and other farm animals. The company collaborates with farmers, nutritionists, and feed experts to tailor blends, supplements, and minerals, while emphasizing quality products, competitive pricing, and support for successful farm operations.
