Supply Chain Specialist at Judge Group

• Assist the Director of Production in developing and implementing short- and long-term production goals.
  
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and ensure departmental procedures align with company-wide strategic objectives.
  
• Participate in budget planning and write letters of justification for departmental expenditures.
  
• Manage and lead assigned personnel to achieve optimal performance through goal setting, delegation, and communication.
  
• Train, advise, and counsel employees on job functions and plant control methods.
  
• Conduct performance appraisals and assist with hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.
  
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and period production forecasts and schedules.
  
• Coordinate raw material orders to ensure availability and maintain inventory at optimal levels.
  
• Monitor inventory rotation to minimize waste and ensure FIFO.
  
• Oversee the planning and implementation of effective warehouse policies and procedures.
  
• Ensure warehouse shipments and deliveries are processed efficiently and resolve issues related to damaged or incorrect orders.
  
• Maintain proper inventory levels and adhere to safety and quality standards.
  
• Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors, suppliers, and shippers.
  
• Act as the liaison between the company and external contacts to ensure smooth coordination of delivery services.
• Prepare detailed reports based on data and historical trends to assist in fiscal planning.
  
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with production, customer service, receiving, and inventory teams.
  
• Implement and maintain plant reports and scorecards to keep management informed of operational status.
  

Qualifications:

• Degree Preferred not required
• SQF and GMP certification preferred.
  
• Expert knowledge of demand planning processes and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access) for data analysis and trend identification.
  
• Strong understanding of raw material and finished goods products.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.