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Inventory Logistics Supply Chain (must) Scheduling (must) Negotiation (must) Excel (nice) Sql (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Entry level — The posting asks for 1+ year of experience.

Main responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities across a range of supported commodities including precision machined components, outside processes (e.g. heat treat, coatings, etc…
• Quote out, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined mechanical components, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets,…
• Forecast demand, evaluate supplier capacity, and proactively manage purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply of mechanical components in support of dev…
• Track and drive supplier performance metrics – such as quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost – in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to align sourcing activities with suppliers possessing the optimal capabilities, ensuring manufac…
• Manage frequent design changes by clearly and effectively communicating updates to the supply base, minimizing unproductive downtime and reducing lead times …
• Taking the initiative to solve complex, open-ended supply chain problems in an ambiguous fast-evolving environment to ensure continuity of supply.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to confirm alignment, foster collaboration, and enable effective change…
• Consistently complete tasks with a high level of efficiency and effectiveness, balancing speed and accuracy to meet critical program deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of experience working in one or more of the following; or 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to align sourcing activities with suppliers possessing the optimal capabilities, ensuring manufac…” · “Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders” · “Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “The functions within the supply chain department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory.” · “Quote out, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined mechanical components, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets,…” · “Forecast demand, evaluate supplier capacity, and proactively manage purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply of mechanical components in support of dev…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Track and drive supplier performance metrics – such as quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost – in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.” · “Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis” · “Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “Taking the initiative to solve complex, open-ended supply chain problems in an ambiguous fast-evolving environment to ensure continuity of supply.” · “Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries.” · “Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “The functions within the supply chain department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory.” · “Manage sourcing activities across a range of supported commodities including precision machined components, outside processes (e.g.” · “Quote out, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined mechanical components, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets,…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Quote out, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined mechanical components, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets,…” · “Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to confirm alignment, foster collaboration, and enable effective change…” · “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Manage frequent design changes by clearly and effectively communicating updates to the supply base, minimizing unproductive downtime and reducing lead times …” · “Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate complex ideas to an audience with a wide range of technical or product…”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Problem solving Supporting
  In the posting: “Taking the initiative to solve complex, open-ended supply chain problems in an ambiguous fast-evolving environment to ensure continuity of supply.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
  In the posting: “Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to confirm alignment, foster collaboration, and enable effective change…”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Supporting
  In the posting: “We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist with a track record of extreme ownership and a high sense of agency to own procurement and fulfillment of raw materials …”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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