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Supply Chain Associate

Supply Chain Associate

ASM ResearchReston, VA, US
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Supply Chain Associate

A detail-oriented Supply Chain Associate to support procurement and inventory operations using ERP systems for requisitions, PO tracking, and reporting. The associate will communicate with suppliers to resolve order and invoice issues, maintain organized documentation, and assist with cycle counts and inventory audits. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to align logistics with project demands, uphold safety standards, and respond effectively to changing priorities. It also calls for basic analytical abilities, dependability, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

  • Enter purchase requisitions, monitor purchase order statuses, track inventory levels, and generate standard reports using ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Deltek
  • Communicate professionally with vendors to confirm order status, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies or invoice issues
  • Organize and manage records related to procurement activities, material receipts, inventory transactions, and quality documentation
  • Participate in routine cycle counts and physical inventory audits
  • Assist in identifying root causes of inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions to improve accuracy
  • Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, and Quality Assurance to align logistics and material planning with project timelines and product needs
  • Contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in accordance with safety protocols
  • Respond flexibly to shifting project demands, supplier changes, and logistics challenges
  • Analyze inventory and procurement data to identify trends, delays, or inconsistencies
  • Safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs as part of daily operations

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of prior experience that spans a broad range of supply chain disciplines

    • Security Clearance

  • Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance

    • Required Job Specific Skills

  • Analytical skills to identify trends to help improve operational efficiency while reducing risk across the supply chain
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to adapt to multiple high-stakes priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while ensuring compliance with all applicable external and internal regulations

    • Other Job Specific Skills

  • Hands on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Deltek
  • Familiarity with inventory management software, procurement platforms, or data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau
  • Ability to effectively respond to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Good analytical and organizational skills
  • Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams involving Engineer, Quality, and Finance
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Capable of physically lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Experience supporting project-based logistics or working in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, healthcare)
  • Proven success working in cross-functional teams involving Engineering, Quality, and Finance
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