Description

General Description:

The Purchasing/Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for assisting and coordinating all internal logistical support functions of the facility. This will be a dynamic position with multiple responsibility sets. The role will include placing & follow up on purchase orders, transportation management, verifying daily receipts, and ensuring returns properly processed in accordance with site guidelines. A major point of focus for this position is process improvement and material flow inside the facility by improving operational efficiencies and tracking/providing results of measurables to leadership while delivering solutions to reduce costs.

Primary Duties:

Purchasing:

Maintain accurate current costing from each supplier
Place purchase orders to suppliers & customers. Following up to ensure requested delivery date confirmation/acceptance.
Participate in Quarterly RFQ’s and vendor management reviews
Assist with establishing/fluctuating raw material inventory levels to support dynamic business changes
Review supply chain at risk (SCAR) materials with limited sources. Participate in action to mitigate risk
Create Pareto of higher volume material to review costing improvements
Ensure all expected receipts arrive daily. Communicate delivery failures to procurement/MRP/Inventory team immediately
Maintain contact list for each carrier/supplier and follow up proactively ensuring required deliveries arrive on expected dates or advise scheduling team of possible threats prior to expected run dates
Monitor & Track supplier delivery failures. Provide reporting back to supervision monthly for supplier management and service improvement
Manage supply chain project/sample request program to ensure all feedback to all parties and projects brought to completion
Source alternative supply channels of MRO & key material cost reductions

Transportation:

Issue RFQ’s to carriers to obtain lowest pricing/highest service level for collect or comparison for PPD& add purchases
Track carrier issues to eliminate/reduce expenses incurred by facility or its customers
Proactively communicate with & verify bulk carriers appointment times to ensure schedule kept and within reason.
Assist with TMS platform identification and installation to control freight costs
Manage delivery calendars for all warehouses in the company
Schedule internal trucking service for optimal utilization

General Duties:

Assist in internal communication improvement (sharepoint/ERP/email) to confirm all processes flowing smoothly and important information exchanged timely and materials distributed in expedient fashion
Drive process improvement for internal and external material flow by increasing speed of throughput, minimizing non value add steps, and maximizing effectiveness of equipment and personnel available.
Perform multiple roles and various duties/projects as assigned by facility management team
Assist with all inventories and help identify weaknesses/challenges in advance of becoming major threat to schedule achievement

Requirements

Qualifications:

Careful attention to detail and high level of organization is required
Aptitude for problem solving and effective prioritization
Excellent customer service skills and ownership mentality
Take initiative and exemplify follow through on all projects
Strong computer experience in ERP/MRP software packages, as well as Microsoft Office
Professional demeanor with superior verbal and written skills
Experience in inventory management, warehouse or purchasing operation, and customer service
Ability and experience working on projects and with various levels of people within an organization to achieve company goals and directives

The above is a summary of the major responsibilities of the position and not a detailed description of all work requirements. Work assignments and accountabilities may change as the needs of the company require.

Note: Sensitivity or allergies to various chemicals and / or aerosols will require close evaluation

Work Environment: The working environment will generally be clean and comfortable; however, dusty conditions will be encountered from time-to-time, as will exposure to cool ambient temperatures in winter and warm ambient temperatures in summer.

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