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Supply Chain Coordinator

Generac · Whitewater, WI

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had a critical material shortage that was about to shut down a production line. What did you do first?

whether the candidate has real experience triaging urgent shortages and knows how to prioritize under pressure

Tell me about a recurring supply problem you noticed and how you got to the root cause instead of just expediting around it every time.

whether they think beyond firefighting toward systemic fixes, since the role explicitly wants corrective actions not just expediting

Describe a time you had to convince a buyer or planner to change their approach because it was causing material problems downstream.

ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority, which the posting calls out directly

Tell me about a cycle count or inventory accuracy issue you helped fix. What was actually wrong and how did you confirm the fix worked?

experience with inventory accuracy work beyond just running counts, including verification

Tell me about a time your update to leadership about a supply chain issue turned out to be wrong or incomplete. What happened next?

honesty and how they handle accountability when communication breaks down, important given the escalation and reporting duties

Technical

What ERP systems have you used day to day, and can you give an example of pulling a shortage report or expediting an order through one of them?

hands-on familiarity with tools like SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics rather than just claiming exposure

How do you keep a shortage list or critical parts list up to date, and what do you do when the list starts growing instead of shrinking?

whether they have a concrete method for tracking material health versus just reacting

What's an example of a lean or continuous improvement project you contributed to, and what was your specific role in it?

real lean exposure versus just listing it as a buzzword, since it's a preferred qualification but not required

Situational

Say a supplier tells you a shipment is delayed by a week and that part feeds three different production lines. What do you do?

how the candidate handles competing priorities and communicates trade-offs to multiple stakeholders

How do you decide which part or order to expedite when you have five urgent requests at the same time and limited freight budget?

practical judgment on prioritization and cost awareness, tied directly to KPIs like expedited orders and cost avoidance

If a supplier consistently misses delivery dates but is your only source for a part, how would you approach fixing that relationship or finding a workaround?

supplier management instincts and whether they escalate appropriately versus tolerating chronic risk

How would you run a material risk review meeting with planning, procurement, and operations in the room, especially if they disagree on what's actually urgent?

facilitation skill and ability to align cross-functional groups on priorities

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary link between production, planning, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics to resolve short-term material shortages, proactively address mid-term supply risks, and drive strategic initiatives that improve material flow and prevent recurring disruptions. Success in this position is measured by production continuity, material availability, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery performance, and the successful implementation of corrective actions that eliminate chronic supply chain challenges. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Expedite critical material shortages that threaten production schedules. • Monitor and communicate material constraints to manufacturing, planning, and purchasing teams. • Coordinate with suppliers, buyers, and logistics providers to accelerate deliveries and resolve shipment issues. • Analyze production priorities and ensure materials are available to support daily manufacturing requirements. • Support inventory transactions, material movement, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives. • Escalate supply chain issues and provide timely status updates to stakeholders. • Review upcoming demand, supplier commitments, and inventory positions to identify potential shortages. • Lead regular material risk reviews with planning, procurement, and operations teams. • Develop recovery plans for material gaps and supply interruptions. • Maintain and monitor shortage reports, critical part lists, and inventory health metrics. • Identify recurring material supply issues and lead root cause analysis efforts. • Develop and implement corrective actions to eliminate chronic shortages and expedite activity. • Drive continuous improvement projects focused on inventory management, material flow, planning accuracy, and supplier performance. • Support implementation of lean manufacturing and materials management best practices. • Recommend process improvements that increase supply chain resilience and reduce operational risk. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve forecasting, planning, and inventory control procedures. • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Monitor • Production line downtime due to material shortages • Number of expedited orders • Inventory accuracy • On-time supplier delivery performance • Material shortage aging • Past due purchase orders • Inventory turns • Corrective actions implemented for recurring issues • Supply chain cost avoidance and process improvements Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED • 2 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, production planning, inventory control, or manufacturing operations. Preferred Qualifications: • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar). • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) skills. • Experience supporting material flow in a manufacturing environment. • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline. • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification. • Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience. • 3 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, production planning, inventory control, or manufacturing operations. • Experience with inventory planning, shortage management, and supplier performance management. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  • Understanding of material planning, purchasing, inventory control, and manufacturing processes. • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive issue resolution. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Great Reasons to work for Generac:  • Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more • Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers • Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators • We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.  • Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day. • Product loan and discount programs   “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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