Global Supply Chain Specialist

Salary: $55,000 - $75,000+

Job Description

Global Supply Chain Specialists focus on product sourcing and strategic inventory planning and forecasting with a focus on overseas manufacturers. Tasks include strategic demand planning and forecasting, creating stocking strategies, and reporting on pricing, costs, and gross profit. Individuals will be perceptive, intelligent and adaptable to a highly dynamic supply chain. This position is full-time and located in Lancaster, PA, but is hybrid-friendly for those within a 2-hour driving radius.

Global Supply Chain Specialists serve Clark’s procurement division, which buys products for our various distribution channels (industry leading Ecommerce platform WebstaurantStore.com, The Restaurant Stores, Clark National Accounts, Clark Food Service Equipment, and 11400, Inc.). In 2022, we reached $3.2B in sales from a catalog of 400K+ SKUs.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic demand planning and forecasting
• Sourcing international suppliers and products
• Negotiating price, product quality, and terms with product manufacturers in foreign countries
• Analyzing sales and market trends to maximize sales and profit
• Researching potential new products and adding to our catalog
• Mining data using Microsoft Power BI and our proprietary inventory management system
• Generating creative ideas for process improvement
• Communicate with logistics, operations, and customer support teams to ensure effective delivery of product

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to conduct detailed research
• Strong data reporting and analysis skills
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
• Clear and effective communication
• Strong computer skills; emphasis in Excel
• We consider applicants with diverse majors and work history; however, applicants frequently have education in Business Management, Supply Chain, Business Logistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Marketing, or a related field. Relevant positions include Buyer, Procurement Analyst, Sourcing Operations Analyst, Vendor Manager, Pricing Analyst, and Supply Chain Analyst.

Who We Are

Clark Associates is the largest food service equipment and supplies dealer in the country and has been recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania’s fastest growing companies! We credit our success to hiring only the very best talent and keeping a strong focus on company culture, and employee engagement and development. People are at the core of everything we do. If you’re looking for a career, and not just a job, Clark Associates is the right fit for you. Click here to learn more.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive compensation package and yearly performance bonus
• Great benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401k with company match, generous PTO, paid maternity and parental leave and more
• Support for career growth and advancement including professional development and leadership courses, ongoing education and trainings, mentorships, company library and more
• Flexible hours and hybrid-friendly for those within a 2-hour driving radius
• Work-life balance and wellness focused employer with on-site fitness Center and local gym discounts, free strength and yoga classes, standing desks, yearly BMI bonus and more
• Thoughtful community support through the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation that donates over $3M to the local community annually, time off for monthly volunteer opportunities, charitable gifts to organizations you care about
• Dog-friendly Office

Hiring Process

• Please submit your resume and a cover letter
• If your application matches the qualities we’re looking for in an employee, you will receive a request for an interview