JOB REQUIREMENTS: Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving. Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality. Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance. Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance. Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products. Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders. Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success. Monitor suppliers\' activities to assess performance in meeting quality or delivery requirements. Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies. Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes. Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow. Identify or qualify new suppliers in collaboration with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, or quality assurance. Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers. Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows. Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws. Forecast material costs or develop standard cost lists. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree and 5 years experience or 10 years experience as a Supply Chain Leader ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.knapp-mfg.com/ E-Mail a Rsum: nlocicero@knapp-mfg.com