Supply Chain Specialist
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Supply Chain Specialist

USA, Torrance, CA - Onsite

Welcome to the dynamic world of Ispire! We are a team of innovators, creators, and forward-thinkers, continuously shaping the future of the vaping technology industry. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and thriving in an environment of collaboration and innovation, you've found the right place. Discover the diverse opportunities we offer to grow your career and help us redefine industry standards.

The Supply Chain Specialist (SCS) is responsible for contributing to various facets of Supply Chain operations to ensure the achievement of daily business objectives. This role integrates comprehensive analysis and operational execution to drive optimal performance and create a positive customer experience. The SCS also plays a critical role in providing support and backup to key positions within the Supply Chain team and provides leadership in coordinating with our overseas manufacturing partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and Implement Supply Chain Procedures and Strategies

• Enhance operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify and address areas for improvement.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers.
• Support and drive contract negotiations, procurement processes, and cost management.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations to ensure quality and reliability.
• Maintain a consistent supply of materials to meet production needs.

Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with project managers, Revenue Operations (Rev Ops), and sales team members to support day-to-day operations effectively.
• Provide assistance, support, and backup coverage for all team members within the Supply Chain department.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment on objectives and timelines.

Purchase Order Management

• Ensure timely fulfillment of all purchase orders (POs).
• Oversee order processing and track delivery schedules.
• Address and resolve any issues related to order fulfillment.

Supply Chain Activities

• Execute activities including stock-taking, physical inventory counts, and inventory allocation accuracy.
• Perform material demand forecasting and purchase order management as needed.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of production work orders, material commitments, and artwork specifications.

Communication and Coordination

• Liaise with project managers, Rev Ops, and sales teams to communicate delivery schedules and shipping details.
• Manage shipping and receiving processes efficiently.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely delivery.

ERP System Management

• Maintain and update the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure optimal accuracy of inventory levels.
• Implement system enhancements to improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities.
• Conduct regular audits to verify system data integrity.

Knowledge

• Proficiency in ERP systems and other relevant software applications.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency in all tasks

Abilities

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work after hours with the China team to set production priorities and direct customer drop shipments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years in Supply Chain operations with a focus on procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.

Benefits

We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package including but not limited to time off, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance as well as future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with Ispire. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Equity & Salary Disclosure

We believe in practices that create real equity and pay parity regardless of background or identity. We freely discuss compensation with all qualified candidates the first time we interview them. Saving the salary discussion for the first conversation allows us to fully understand the needs of each candidate and to ensure that qualified candidates, even those who have historically been overlooked and/or underpaid, do not self-select out of the process based on salary alone, as our experience and research suggest. In addition to those who opt out because they fear the compensation may be out of reach for them, we equally don't want to miss out on conversations with candidates who are slightly over the range when in some cases, the total compensation, including factors such as flexibility and better health benefits, etc. may exceed expectations.

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific worker location. For the state of California only, the range of pay for this role is between $75,000 and $85,000, again depending on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the individual candidate.

EEO Statement

Ispire is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Ispire is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to ...@GetIspire.com and let us know the nature of your requests and your contact information.

We kindly request that third-party recruiters or agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.