Senior Supply Chain Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Trillium Professional has a direct hire opportunity for a Senior Supply Chain Engineer in Fayetteville, AR. Relocation assistance is provided. Annual salary is $95k per year. Essential Functions: •Lead projects within the purchasing department including new supplier development, cost reduction, and process improvement •Apply statistical knowledge to identify area's for improvement within manufacturing processes in supply chain •New & existing product sourcing •Maintain accurate project schedules and communicate any issues in a timely manner to management. •Cost based comparative analysis (Make vs Buy, Buy vs. Buy analysis) •Evaluate supplier capabilities with respect to our business demands •Perform inventory analysis & ERP process management (Safety Stock levels, Order Frequency, Order Quantity's, etc.) •Work closely with the product development group to ensure new products are brought to production with adequate supply chain consideration •Manage Supplier Quality Issue Tracking system and follow vendor related issues from creation to closure •Identify discrepancies in product specifications and work with vendors to correct any issues This is not a remote work position. Some domestic and international travel will be required. (Less than 20%) Apply now! Qualifications: •Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field, required. •Master's degree in mechanical, industrial, or related engineering field a plus •5+ years related experience, required. •Experience with steel, aluminum, or plastics manufacturing processes •Demonstrated history of problem solving and project management experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain processes •Business system (ERP/MRP) experience a plus •Ability to consult and interact with suppliers and internal teams from product development, manufacturing, marketing, finance, and suppliers •Fluency in Mandarin, a plus Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.