Supply Chain Specialist

Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to enabling process efficiency and intensification for the industrial sector. In 2024, Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven energy technologies that drive value for industrial customers. At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it. We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort.

We are passionate about transformative impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!

Via is seeking a proactive and solutions-driven Supply Chain Specialist to support and execute supply chain operations for our team. In this role, you will coordinate closely with stakeholders across all levels of the organization while independently managing sourcing, purchasing, logistics coordination, project tracking, and evaluation of the performance of supply chain solutions to ensure efficient and reliable operations.

Responsibilities Include

• Drive supplier sourcing efforts to secure required materials for project needs
• Take primary responsibility for the procurement process by requesting quotes, preparing purchase orders, and tracking order fulfillment
• Resolve any discrepancies in orders, payments, or deliveries in collaboration with vendors and internal teams
• Manage shipment scheduling and tracking, working closely with transportation providers and carriers to ensure timely arrivals
• Prepare and process shipping documentation, including shipping labels and Bills of Lading
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchasing, inventory, and delivery tracking
• Provide timely updates and reports to stakeholders, and act as a key point of contact between internal teams and external suppliers/ customers
• Support cross-functional supply chain projects from initiation through completion, ensuring milestones and deliverable are met
  
  
  
  
  

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical), or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 2-4 years of experience working in Supply Chain Operations, Purchasing, or Logistics, preferably within the manufacturing industry
• Experience with supply chain strategies (e.g., global sourcing, inventory management, supplier consolidation, lead-time reduction, continuous improvements, KPI tracking, and contracting)
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. Strong interpersonal skills to develop excellent working relationships at various levels across the organization and with external suppliers
• Detail-oriented with strong clerical skills
• Ability to work independently in an informal yet collaborative environment
• U.S. Work Authorization is required for this role
  
  
  
  
  

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 12+ weeks of paid Family Leave
• Paid Flex time off
• Paid time off for Company holidays
  
  
  
  
  

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Via may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role!

At Via, we value and prioritize diversity of thought, access, and experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.