US Conec, Ltd.
Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.
US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.
US Conec is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support the procurement, planning, and execution of materials and finished goods that enable on-time delivery to customers. This role is responsible for balancing customer demand, inventory, supplier performance, and production requirements while collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Logistics, Quality, and suppliers to drive operational excellence across the supply chain.
Responsibilities- Purchase component parts, raw materials, packaging materials, and outside processing services to support manufacturing operations and customer demand.
- Create, release, and maintain purchase orders within JD Edwards (JDE) while ensuring accurate supplier, pricing, lead time, and planning data.
- Develop supply and purchasing strategies that align production schedules, inventory objectives, and customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead-time adherence.
- Negotiate supplier pricing, delivery schedules, lead times, and order quantities to optimize cost and service performance.
- Build strong supplier partnerships and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and delivery.
- Proactively identify and resolve supplier capacity constraints, shortages, and delivery risks through effective communication and recovery planning.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and continuous improvement projects in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate inbound material shipments and support customs clearance activities, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) compliance when required.
- Utilize JD Edwards (JDE) and MRP tools to plan finished goods and material requirements based on customer demand, forecasts, and inventory strategies.
- Review and execute MRP recommendations to ensure timely material replenishment and uninterrupted production.
- Develop and maintain material and supply plans that support customer ship dates and service level objectives.
- Balance customer demand, supplier lead times, manufacturing capacity, and inventory levels to optimize material flow.
- Monitor production schedules and adjust supply plans to accommodate changing priorities and customer requirements.
- Coordinate closely with Production Planning to ensure alignment between manufacturing schedules and customer demand.
- Identify potential material shortages, supply risks, and capacity constraints before they impact production or customer deliveries.
- Develop and implement recovery plans with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to mitigate disruptions.
- Monitor inventory levels across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to maintain targeted inventory investments.
- Provide material availability, inventory, and supply planning information to support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance, inventory management, and customer satisfaction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing component parts and managing supplier relationships.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, preferably JD Edwards (JDE) or comparable platforms.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory control, demand planning, and production scheduling.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze demand, inventory, supplier performance, and operational data to support business decisions.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business systems used for planning and analysis.
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or related credential).
- Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Experience with supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Knowledge of international shipping, customs documentation, and HTS classifications.
- Experience supporting new product introductions and engineering change management.
- Background in continuous improvement methodologies within a manufacturing environment.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
- 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- A collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
- Opportunities for career growth within a global technology leader
US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do.
US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing component parts and managing supplier relationships.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, preferably JD Edwards or comparable platforms.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory control, demand planning, and production scheduling.
- Ability to analyze demand, inventory, supplier performance, and operational data to support business decisions.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business systems used for planning and analysis.
- APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
- Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning processes.
- Experience with supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Knowledge of international shipping, customs documentation, and HTS classifications.
- Experience supporting new product introductions and engineering change management.
- Background in continuous improvement methodologies within a manufacturing environment.
US Conec Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Conec and has not been reviewed or approved by US Conec.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Job postings consistently advertise a minimum of four weeks of PTO plus paid holidays. This establishes a generous time-off baseline across many roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Company materials state base pay plus variable bonus for all employees, with postings citing performance-based bonus potential and employee recognition programs. This signals a structured incentive component embedded in total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Current postings routinely include medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families. This indicates comprehensive core health coverage as a standard offering.
US Conec Insights
What We Do
With over 30 years of proven innovation, US Conec continues to redefine the optical interconnect industry with next generation high density connectivity solutions. US Conec designs, develops, and manufactures industry leading technology solutions for data center structured cabling, public network, on-board interconnect, industrial and military markets worldwide. The company’s key product developments include MT ferrules, MTP® brand MPO connectors, MTP® PRO solutions, MXC® connectors, PRIZM® LightTurn® and PRIZM® MT lensed ferrule technology, ELiMENT™ single fiber connectors, VSFF MDC and MMC connectors, Fast-Track™ connectors, IBC™ fiber-optic cleaning solutions, termination equipment, high precision optical packaging components, and customized precision interconnect solutions.
