Supply Chain Specialist

***Supply Chain Specialist-MUST BE BILINGUAL***Job Summary:The Supply Chain Specialist will oversee forecasting, customer service, purchasing, scheduling, inventory, logistics, and invoicing activities associated with the support of assigned product lines and production operations.JOB DUTIES/Responsibilities:Monitor the CRM system, maintain SAP order & forecast data, solicit sales input, consolidate data, and provide availability information for finished goods. Develop forecasts for and coordinate the purchasing of raw materials and intermediates to support production schedules in coordination with manufacturing sites.Create and manage production schedules to meet product requirements for domestic customer orders, exports and inventory.Purchase raw materials, intermediates, finished products, packaging and services to support assigned production facilities, product lines and customers. Work with Corporate Procurement to coordinate purchases for designated materials.Coordinate transportation of raw materials, intermediate and finished goods to meet delivery requirements domestically and internationally. Prepare, manage and provide documents and information to import/export brokers, truckers, freight forwarders, suppliers and customers. Assure timely delivery including expediting as may be required.Actively support documentation requirements, procedures and processes to establish reliable and continuously improving operations as well as provide basis for training and backup support activities. Conduct operations to meet safety, health and environmental requirements.EducationBachelor's degree in supply chain, business, technical or relevant field required. Equivalent work experience may be considered. Master's degree a plus.CPIM, CSCP, CLTD or other supply chain professional certification preferred.Work ExperienceFive or more years of experience in logistics, procurement, purchasing, scheduling or customer service including combinations of these and/or integrated supply chain operations.Experience dealing directly with production sites, customers and suppliers.A general understanding of domestic and global logistics including transportation issues, rates, contracts and cargo classifications.