As a Supply Chain Specialist, you ensure our purchasing operations run smoothly on a daily basis. You will work closely with our internal production planning team to set and communicate manufacturing and shipping schedules with our suppliers. You will need to be organized, attentive to detail, and quick with technology to be successful in this role.
Some specific role responsibilities:
- • Manage purchasing, pricing, and demand data in our ERP system
- • Place purchase orders to suppliers
- • Send production and shipping expectations to suppliers
- • Attend regular check-in calls with suppliers
- • Update the company on current inventory levels and unexpected inventory situations
- • Create and manage import filings with United States Customs for international shipments
- • Assist with other supply chain related work as needed
Values and skills
- You must have exceptional values, including honesty, integrity, and empathy. A very high capacity for learning, a commitment to excellence, and high energy are essential to success.
Education and experience
- You do not need a specific degree or job history, but a background in supply chain, operations, logistics, finance, statistics, data management, or related fields could be helpful. You should be comfortable working with data management systems.
Location and hours
- This is a full-time salaried position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Direct supervisor
- Supply Chain Manager
About the department
- The Supply Chain department coordinates production and manages relationships with suppliers, oversees inbound and outbound transportation, controls product inventory, and develops packaging solutions.
How to Apply
- https://apply.tekton.com/tekton/form/EmploymentApplication1/formperma/YT-8eSRz3lf1TUGLMqNpbRmga-Xq1DYkB3hdITgkCGM
What We Do
We’re a family-owned company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our team is united by a single mission: to make the world's best hand tools accessible to every person. We start by designing products we personally believe in and want to own ourselves.
We're independent thinkers, creative collaborators, and empathetic leaders who truly care about the products we make and the experience we provide our users. We question convention to find what’s real.
At Tekton, you can build a meaningful career that delivers unparalleled tools to users. Check us out on tekton.com/careers and discover how you could join the Tekton team.
