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Description Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain professional for a 4-5 month contract assignment. This anonymized role will directly support purchasing, planning, and materials management activities. Candidates must be proficient with SAP and exhibit advanced data analysis skills to optimize supply chain operations. Responsibilities: + Place and manage Purchase Orders using ERP (SAP preferred), leveraging inventory, sales, work order, and forecast data to determine optimal delivery dates, quantities, and pricing. + Analyze reports (expedite, unacknowledged, past due POs) to preempt and resolve production interruptions. + Attend cross-functional meetings, providing updates and data-driven recommendations for inventory and operational decisions. + Monitor component usage against forecasts; proactively address potential overstock or stockouts through data analysis and mitigation. + Collaborate with Accounting on invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues. + Interface with Quality and Suppliers to resolve non-conforming materials, including processing RMA, rework, and scrap activities. + Lead cost savings initiatives, inventory optimization projects, and support supplier set-up and evaluation using Excel and related tools. + Provide purchasing representation in product development, managing RFQs and component selection processes. + Plan, schedule, and release production orders to maximize on-time delivery and control inventory/costs. + Drive process improvements using Lean methodologies; prepare detailed status and KPI reports for leadership. + Support development and maintenance of inventory control systems, including data integrity and ERP best practices. This is a 4-5 month contract requiring on-site attendance and immediate availability. If you thrive in a data-driven, SAP-centric supply chain role and can deliver rapid results, we invite you to apply today. Robert Half is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Ready to make an impact? Apply now or contact us to learn more about this project opportunity. Requirements Required Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. + 5+ years' experience in purchasing, materials management, or production planning in a manufacturing setting. + Expert with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems. + Advanced data analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reporting). + Experience managing inventory, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement. + Direct experience supporting end-to-end supply chain functions, delivering high performance in KPIs such as On-Time Delivery and inventory turnover. + Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with all organizational levels. Preferred: + APICS certification. + Prior experience supervising or mentoring team members. + Demonstrated experience in Lean manufacturing environments. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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