Find & Apply For Logistician / Supply Chain Specialist Jobs in Denver, Colorado

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, analytical, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Based in our Denver office, we are seeking a Senior Buyer/Planner for our Mobility business unit. This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will play a key role in production planning for drive system component operations, production scheduling and inventory management to support global production operations and communicating with domestic/overseas vendors. You'll exercise your analytical skills and thinking, be collaborative by nature, able to think creatively, and be comfortable tackling specific problems pertaining to supply chain management.

This position is vital to Gates because you will work closely with the commercialization/demand planning and fulfillment teams to produce product on a timely basis to meet fast-paced, growing customer demand.

Key responsibilities:

Analyze customer demand through orders and forecast to coordinate the flow of goods from multiple vendors, while maintaining inventory at desired level

Lead the supply planning function to further automation and accountability

Manage the timely flow of goods through PO creation and maintenance with end to end visibility

Communicate with vendors using collaborative cloud-based software to share data that ensures prioritization and on-time delivery

Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and minimize risks associated with supplier performance, quality, and delivery

Responsible for assembly scheduling and collaborating with assembly line supervisor to manage assembly line operations

Work with the transportation and customs compliance teams for freight quotes, expediting, and tracking of essential goods for operations

Assist fulfillment and other supply chain analysts to convey the delivery of products and relay any potential delays to the customer

Drive supply chain improvement through reporting on KPIs, identifing trends to meet annual goals and mitigating future supply risk

Requirements and Preferred Skills

ABOUT YOU

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field from an accredited institution required

6 years minimum of relevant supply chain experience required; procurement, production planning, forecasting

Proven history of implementing best practices; inventory levels, optimizing storage, turns

Global supply chain experience with order management capabilities

Strong analytical skills and critical thinking are a must have

Excellent IT skills: strong Excel experience with developing graphs, linked spreadsheets, pivot tables and Excel formulas required. Power BI skills preferred

Exceptional work ethic, team player, and strong business acumen

Ability to adapt quickly and drive change. Challenge the status quo

Comfort working with large datasets and large SKU counts to deliver comprehensive insights. Reporting/data visualization

Manufacturing industry knowledge preferred

Oracle Cloud ERP / Value Chain Planning (VCP) preferred

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Pay & Benefits Full-Time

Salary Range:

$85,000 - $100,000

Relocation is not provided

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire Eligible for (3 or 2) weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match

Tuition Reimbursement Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. Work Environment Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.