Position Summary
Ergon is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Supply and Distribution Coordinator to support the daily coordination of procurement, production, inventory, and logistics activities across our supply chain. This role serves as a critical link between Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, Customer Service, and external transportation providers to ensure raw materials and finished products are available when and where they are needed.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving operational challenges, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service through collaboration, proactive communication, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy coordinating multiple priorities while making a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily flow of raw materials and finished products to support production schedules and customer demand.
- Partner with Procurement, Production, Logistics, Inventory Control, and Sales to balance supply and demand across the business.
- Schedule inbound material deliveries and outbound customer shipments using truck, rail, marine, or other transportation modes.
- Monitor inventory levels across refineries, terminals, and warehouses to ensure product availability and identify potential shortages.
- Create and maintain purchase orders, sales orders, shipment documentation, and inventory transactions within SAP.
- Communicate shipment schedules, inventory status, and operational changes with internal stakeholders and external business partners.
- Coordinate with transportation providers and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries while resolving routine scheduling and logistics issues.
- Review transportation and inventory data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, cost savings, and service performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen supply chain processes and enhance the customer experience.
- Demonstrate Ergon's core values of Respectful Relationships, Empowered Service, Purposeful Growth, and Selfless Leadership in all interactions.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, inventory management, manufacturing, customer service, or a related operations environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple departments.
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, refining, chemical, petroleum, or industrial environment.
- Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Knowledge of transportation, inventory management, procurement, and production planning processes.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional operational activities involving procurement, production, and logistics.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
