Sr. Category Specialist | Hagerstown, MD

Why this company?

· Aston Carter is hiring for an excellent, ethical, and large organization. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid schedule!

Details:

· Location: Hagerstown, MD

· Hybrid Work Schedule ( 3-4 days per week on-site )

· Monday-Friday

· 8am-5pm

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Direct Placement ( Permanent from Day 1 )

Necessary Skills

· 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

· Ability to travel 10-20% internationally.

· Category strategy experience within the manufacturing industry is preferred.

· Ability to effectively communicate.

· Ability to work in a team environment.

· Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.

· Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.

· Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc .

A day in the role…

· A Sr. level position within the supply chain category management and new product development functions.

· Engage in advanced data gathering, analytics, and manipulation.

· Frequently use internal and external data to provide category usage, trends, and company/customer supply chain impact.

· Regularly conduct benchmarking, market intelligence, and supply base research to identify and capture value for the business.

· Leads one or more spend categories and may function as a working leader.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.