Inventory management specialist vs supply chain lead

Differences between inventory management specialist and supply chain lead duties and responsibilities

Inventory management specialist example responsibilities.

• Plan, purchase and manage various commodities through the use of various MRP systems.
• Experience decision-maker in high-pressure environments; efficiently manage vital decision points autonomously to ensure mission accomplishment in multiple combat deployments.
• Scan product bins with RF scanner for refills.
• Update the department's inventory with the RF scanner.
• Update on hand counts to ensure accurate ordering through the POS system.
• Create purchase requisitions base on MRP recommendations, as well as external factors.
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Supply chain lead example responsibilities.

• Expand role to manage TMS standalone and combine WMS / TMS implementation projects.
• Manage RFP bids and vendor selection process including negotiation of scope and contract.
• Lead product distribution and logistics, including contract negotiation, carrier qualification and claims management for international and domestic shipments.
• Manage production and warehouse teams ensuring DOD policies and corporate rules and regulations compliance while exceeding government nuclear facility audit standards.
• Develop KPIs for inventory management and demand forecasting.
• Establish clearly define SCM targets base on project goals and client input.
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