Sr Assoc, Supply Chain Management

About This Role UTEC, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated, self-driven, and experienced Supply Chain Management Associate for the Control Box Division.  The Control Box Division produces control boxes that are used in small, medium, and large roof top units along with refrigeration and HVAC markets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career in supply chain, then we have a great opportunity for you at UTEC, Inc. Our Supply Chain Management Associates are the drivers behind our continued growth and success. With our commitment to innovation, it’s our material planners who seek out, develop, and help implement strategic initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity. Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented planner, self-motivated problem solver, expert communicator, and top-notch MRP analyst with great decision-making skills. Job Description 3 Partner with other stakeholder teams across business units (i.e., sales, scheduling, production, customer service, quality, expeditors, global sourcing, finance, shipping/receiving, and engineering to develop necessary analysis and documentation in a collaborative way, communicating effectively and efficiently with each team. 3 Manage the supply chain for assigned commodities.  The employee will plan, analyze, procure, and expedite components utilizing accurate purchase order/schedule agreement placement to meet sales demands, monitor and maintain acceptable inventory levels, and achieve on-time deliveries to meet our customer's production schedules. 3 Analyze the MRP for inventory control to ensure material arrives on time for production while not exceeding monthly inventory dollar goal initiatives, including but not limited to running specialized reports to manage inventory. 3 Analyze the SAP system daily to ensure our goal of 100% supplier on-time-delivery is met through sending open order reports to the suppliers and meeting weekly with to confirm orders will arrive on time, as well as demonstrate the ability to use business judgment to resolve problems to get to root cause analysis. 3 Resolve daily Accounts Payable rejections to ensure payments on time to suppliers. 3 Collaborate with the Quality Department on supplier quality issues and ensure defective material is returned to the supplier for credit. 3 Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) by coordinating cross-functional implementation activities, updating SAP data, minimizing inventory risk, supporting supplier transitions, and ensuring seamless execution of product changes across manufacturing operations. Required Qualifications 3 Bachelors Degree with 2+ years experience as a Supply Chain Planner with 1 year Accounts Payable resolution experience OR 3 Associates degree with 3+ years experience as a Supply Chain Planner with 1 year Accounts Payable resolution experience OR 3 High School diploma with 4+ years experience as a Supply Chain Planner with 1 year Accounts Payable resolution experience Preferred Qualifications 3 SAP experience 3 Accounts Payable invoice resolution experience 3 Knowledge of MRP systems 3 Excellent decision-making capabilities 3 Problem solving skills 3 Strong communication skills 3 Pay attention to detail, be very organized, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment 3 Possess a strong work ethic, ability to overcome challenges, and a willingness to learn new systems 3 Must be self-motivated and focused on results 3 Must have strong inventory management skills 3 Moderate skills with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel V Lookups and Pivot tables 3 Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently 3 Able to read and interpret drawings Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed. Other Compensation Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Employees are eligible for benefits, including: 3 Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives 3 Retirement Benefits 3 Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation 3 Disability: Short-term and long-term disability 3 Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment 3 Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account 3 Tuition Assistance To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here . The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 22 October 2026 Use of AI Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.