Job Description

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Specialist plays a key role in managing the flow of materials and products from suppliers to customers, ensuring that Nisbet Brower’s operations run efficiently and cost-effectively. This position is responsible for inventory planning, procurement coordination, vendor management, and logistics support to ensure materials are available on time to meet project schedules and customer expectations.

Responsibilities include:

• Inventory & Procurement Management
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimal stock and prevent shortages or excess.
• Forecast material needs based on project schedules, historical data, and seasonal demand.
• Issue and track purchase orders to vendors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and resolve discrepancies or delays.
• Vendor & Supplier Relations
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers in the construction supply industry.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost and reliability.
• Evaluate vendor performance and support sourcing of new suppliers when needed.
• Logistics & Operations Coordination
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with warehouse and transportation teams.
• Assist in scheduling deliveries to job sites in alignment with project timelines.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, operations, and customer service to align supply chain activities with business goals.
• Data & Process Management
• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, purchase orders, and delivery schedules in the ERP system.
• Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain and warehouse processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience in Truss & Panel design operations a plus.
• Familiarity with roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panel design and manufacturing processes a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of lumber grading and other building materials.
• Strong understanding of margin analysis and financial metrics in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in truss design software (e.g., MiTek, Alpine, or similar).
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Experience with capacity planning in a manufacturing or production environment.

Nisbet Brower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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