Who We’re Looking For

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your supply chain career, then we have a great opportunity for you.  We are seeking a motivated, process-oriented individual to contribute to our supply chain effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be a high energy, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity to join a diverse organization in a very competitive environment.

• The Supply Chain Specialist role assists with sourcing and Supply Chain functions at Banneker Industries. This position assists in developing and maintaining a diverse supply base while achieving cost, quality and delivery objectives. Supports Supply Chain projects by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills.  Assists with contract development, execution, implementation and management, along with regular supplier and customer reviews.

What we expect from our Supply Chain Specialist

• Establish and meet quality, cost and delivery objectives through effective contracting, while improving internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Prepare Requests for Quotes (RFQs); solicit bids and quotations; review and negotiate purchase contracts for commitments; analyze and evaluate bids to determine optimum value; select suppliers.
• Ensure that Purchase Orders support business needs, balancing cost, material availability and inventory objectives.
• Issue program purchase orders, blanket orders and contracts to meet the long-range quality, delivery and cost targets of assigned programs.
• Achieve lowest possible cost for material balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Issue purchase orders and other purchasing documentation, verify nomenclature and specifications of purchase requisitions, follow-ups and expedites as necessary.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for conformance to Corporate Supply Chain and Purchasing procedures and Quality System requirements.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to determine and ensure current and future material availability to support production needs
• Monitor and analyze statistical data, product specifications and delivery systems to determine current and future material availability.
• Interact with Operations, Quality and other departments that require materials coordination.
• Provide input to Management regarding problems such as shortages, part obsolescence, and design changes.
• Make recommendations, investigate, implement, monitor and report on cost savings initiatives; participates in program make-versus-buy events.
• Implement continuous replenishment strategies with strategic partners & suppliers.
• Balance current and future demand requirements with supplier capabilities and capacities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased parts.
• Analyze data, including enterprise requirements planning data, and prepare reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution.
• Contribute to maintaining compliance to Quality Management System certifications and participate in projects and initiatives focused on driving Continual Improvement throughout the organization.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

What Type of Background & Experience Should You Have

Requires a minimum of bachelor degree or its equivalent with at least five to seven years of experience sourcing various commodities. Required additional knowledge or experience in:

• Aerospace product quality assurance requirements and aftermarket support;
• Contract law, FAR/DFAR, USS; 
• Government contracting and export licensing requirements for offshore sourcing (ITAR); Developing and utilizing supply chain spend analytic models, maximizing leverage and margin.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong technology and computer skills, including experience using MS Office products, mobile technology, web browsers and other technology resources;
• Highly detailed oriented, organized and flexible with the ability to work under stringent deadlines and time constraints while under pressure;
• Proven track record for delivering excellent service to demanding Customers.
• Able to resolve complex issues with minimum supervision, and coordinate activities with other departments to meet deadlines.
• Able to take corrective actions or escalate issues to appropriate departments.
• Able to prioritize incoming requests based on sales and customer’s needs.
• Strong customer service and retention skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with all divisions.

Who We Are

Banneker Industries is an innovative integrated logistics and supply chain management solutions provider to Department of Defense, Aerospace and Defense customers. We are a leading supply chain management service provider, operating in a dynamic, global environment. We leverage our suite of world-class supply chain services (Warehousing, Procurement, Inspection, Kitting, Packaging, Distribution, Onsite Services and Supply Chain Consulting) to solve our customer’s complex supply chain challenges. Our razor focus on process development allows us to manage a wide range of inventory from small electronics to missile components to naval destroyer hardware that requires special cranes. We are headquartered in Rhode Island with operations in 4 states. Quality is also very important to us and we work hard to maintain our ISO 9001, ISO 14000, AS9100 and QSLD certifications.

Why We’re Different

Voted one of the “Best Places to Work in Rhode Island” in 2012, 2013, 2014 ,2015 and 2016, we’re a company that’s focused on four key values that guide our long-term strategy and short term actions: (1) Our Banneker Team; (2) Our Customer’s Success (3) Continuous Improvement; and (4) Integrity. We leverage these values along with the practice of instilling the principles of accountability and a culture of winning to help drive our vision of growth and world class. We’re different because we offer competitive pay and the benefits commonly associated with large corporate enterprises, but with the culture, fun, intimacy and comradery of a much smaller company.

While at work we maintain an open door office atmosphere and casual dress policy. But don’t let our dress code and relaxed culture fool you – you’ll be working alongside a team who is very determined, focused and committed to being successful and winning. To be successful at Banneker you need to bring you’re A-game each and every day. But talent isn’t everything, the right attitude speaks volumes. Work-Life balance is also important to us. While “on the clock” we want you to work extremely hard while delivering results and ultimately exceeding expectations, but at the same time never forgetting to take time for yourself and the other important things in your life that are vital to your individual growth and success.

Your well-being and the well-being of your family are also important to us – so important that we invest significantly into your personal health coverage. We’re also committed to your personal development and ensuring that we’re equipping you with the tools that you need to do your job and develop a career. As such, we offer a tuition reimbursement program and provide for training in a myriad of areas including six-sigma and quality management systems.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Plan includes Healthcare, Dental, Life Insurance, Section 125 Plan, Temporary & Long-Term Disability Insurance,  401K Retirement, Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an on-site fitness center. Our medical plan offers much more than insurance coverage.  It is a wellness and care management program designed to raise awareness of lifestyle decisions and health by providing information needed to make well-informed decisions.  Team members can create personalized health improvement plans that help activate and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

A United States Citizenship is required for this position.

 

All qualified and interested applicants can apply by sending an email expressing their interest with an updated resume addressed to Larry Lamothe, Talent Management, via email to llamothe@banneker.com for review and consideration.