Supply Chain Specialist at The Shaw Group

Summary

The Supply Chain Specialist III is an advanced-level role responsible for executing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory management, material planning, logistics coordination, and supplier performance. This position serves as a subject-matter expert, provides guidance to junior team members, and supports strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and cost control across the supply chain. The Specialist III works cross-functionally with production, engineering, quality, and project teams

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, equipment, and services to meet production and project requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers to ensure best value.
• Manage complex purchase orders and long-lead items, ensuring alignment with production schedules and forecasts.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and participate in vendor selection, qualification, and performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain material planning parameters within MRP/ERP systems.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure availability while minimizing excess or obsolete stock.
• Review demand forecasts and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to resolve material shortages, delays, or quality issues.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing freight, carrier performance, and delivery schedules.
• Work with suppliers and logistics partners to resolve transportation issues or exceptions.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, packaging requirements, and documentation standards.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain processes, systems, or workflows.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify cost-saving opportunities, lead-time reductions, and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams on material specifications, supplier issues, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate purchase order records, supplier information, and inventory data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Prepare reports on supplier performance, cost trends, inventory metrics, and procurement spend.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requirements.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 4 - 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or materials management in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor, etc.) required.
• Experience managing complex supply chain activities, long-lead equipment, or project-based materials.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency with data analysis, Excel, and supply chain reporting.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material requirements, and logistics.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and material data (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide less experienced team members.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and to perform repetitive motion.
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.