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Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.\nAbout the role\nThe Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for supporting end-to-end supply chain operations across the Americas (AME) MTCS business. This role drives inventory optimization, demand planning, supplier performance management, procurement analytics, and operational reporting to ensure product availability, customer satisfaction, and cost competitiveness. The position partners closely with Operations, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Logistics teams to deliver data-driven insights and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance.The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset to support a growing aftermarket and project-driven manufacturing environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupply Chain Planning & Analysis\nAnalyze demand trends, historical consumption patterns, sales forecasts, and project requirements to support inventory and procurement planning.\nDevelop and maintain supply chain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to drive operational decision-making.\nMonitor inventory levels and recommend stocking strategies that balance customer service, working capital, and inventory risk.\nSupport Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes through data analysis and reporting.\nIdentify inventory excesses, shortages, slow-moving materials, and obsolescence risks and recommend corrective actions.\nProcurement & Supplier Performance\nAnalyze supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, quality, lead times, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.\nSupport supplier management activities through performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.\nCollaborate with Procurement to identify sourcing opportunities, mitigate supply risks, and improve supplier reliability.\nMonitor purchase order execution and assist in resolving supply disruptions.\nLogistics & Operations Support\nAnalyze inbound and outbound logistics performance, transportation costs, and service levels.\nSupport warehouse and inventory control initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.\nCoordinate with manufacturing and operations teams to identify material constraints and develop mitigation plans.\nAssist in developing contingency plans for critical supply chain risks.\nData Management & Reporting\nMaintain master data integrity within ERP and planning systems.\nCreate recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership, operations, and commercial teams.\nConduct root-cause analysis on supply chain performance issues and recommend sustainable solutions.\nSupport monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews with analytical insights.\nContinuous Improvement\nLead or participate in continuous improvement projects focused on inventory optimization, lead time reduction, supplier performance, and process efficiency.\nUtilize Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to identify and eliminate process inefficiencies.\nDocument and standardize supply chain processes and best practices.\nSupport digital transformation initiatives through automation, reporting enhancements, and process simplification.\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Finance, or related discipline required.\nExperience\n3-5 years of supply chain, procurement, inventory management, planning, logistics, or operations analysis experience.\nExperience supporting manufacturing, engineered products, industrial equipment, or project-based business environments preferred.\nExperience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent preferred.\nTechnical Skills\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, Power Query, data modeling, and analytics.\nExperience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.\nUnderstanding of inventory planning, MRP, forecasting, and procurement processes.\nAbility to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.\nPreferred Certifications\nAPICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)\nAPICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)\nLean or Six Sigma certification preferred\nWorking Conditions\nPrimarily office-based role located in Houston, Texas.\nOccasional visits to manufacturing, warehouse, and supplier locations.\nLimited domestic travel (up to 10%) may be required to support operations, suppliers, or strategic initiatives.\nWhat we offer you\nWhat We Offer You\nPTO and 12 company-paid holidays\n401K plan with a 6% match\nComprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability\nHealth savings account matching\nMotivating wellness program\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPaid paternal leave\nGym reimbursement\nSulzer is an equal opportunity employer. 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