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Samuel, Son & Co. · 3 hours ago

Specialist, Operations & Supply Chain

Heath, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Samuel, Son & Co. is a key player in the supply chain and procurement sector. The Specialist in Operations & Supply Chain will support procurement activities, manage purchase order workflows, and engage with suppliers to resolve issues, while also providing insights and data analysis to inform strategic decisions.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Exercise independent judgment in supporting procurement activities, including creating and validating purchase requisitions, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring accuracy and compliance within D365

Monitor and manage purchase order progression through the approval workflow, proactively identifying bottlenecks, determining appropriate escalation paths, and providing informed recommendations to leadership

Engage with suppliers, planners, and buyers to resolve issues such as past-due orders, shipment delays, freight discrepancies, and quantity variances, using analytical reasoning to determine root causes and appropriate corrective actions

Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, capabilities, and performance trends to inform sourcing decisions and support negotiation strategies

Develop procurement insights by preparing cost comparisons, freight analyses, and historical purchasing summaries that help shape future buying strategies and leadership decisions

Ensure the integrity of procurement data within the ERP by assessing and updating supplier records, lead times, purchasing parameters, and other critical data elements based on operational requirements and informed judgment

Finalize and validate daily production entries in D365 to ensure complete and accurate system data

Monitor production recording exceptions, investigate root causes, and drive corrective actions with operations supervisors

Act as a D365 super user by providing frontline troubleshooting, developing job aids, and training staff to ensure consistent system usage

Assist with master data setup and maintenance, including the creation of new part numbers, BOMs, and routings as required

Partner with Production Supervisors to capture real-time data on downtime, scrap, and output, ensuring alignment between shop floor reporting and system entries

Follow up on unresolved data gaps or discrepancies, escalating to the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain when systemic issues are identified

Support shop floor visibility initiatives by compiling and distributing production KPIs (posters or electronic displays)

Provide timely updates to operations leadership on material availability, delayed POs, or system bottlenecks impacting production schedules

Create professional, executive-ready presentations summarizing performance, trends, and operational or procurement insights for senior leadership

Prepare reports and datasets required for production, supply chain, and procurement decision-making

Support the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain in preparing materials for planning, purchasing and executive-level reviews

Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, reducing downtime, and improving data reliability

Partner with production, procurement, and supply chain leadership to ensure compliance with company policies and external audit requirements

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualification

Microsoft Dynamics D365Supply Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelLean Six SigmaEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field and 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or operations support

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP, formulas) and PowerPoint

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and supplier performance metrics

Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred

Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365 strongly preferred); experience supporting purchasing or ERP implementation is beneficial

Continuous improvement mindset; Lean Six Sigma or APICS CPIM certification preferred

Company

Samuel, Son & Co.

Founded in 1855, Samuel, Son & Co., Limited, is a family-owned integrated network of metal manufacturing, processing and distribution divisions.

Founded in 1973

Oakville, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees

https://nelsonsteel.com

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