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Logistics Coordinator

PennEngineering®
Posted a month ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Tonawanda, NY 14150, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Logistics Coordinator at Sherex is responsible for supporting, planning, and executing purchasing and supply chain operations to ensure timely acquisition of products and services.
  • This role requires a minimum of an Associate degree in Business or a related field and offers a salary of $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
  • Key responsibilities include managing purchase orders, supplier coordination, inventory optimization, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
  • The ideal candidate should have strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with MRP/ERP systems.
  • This position involves cross-functional collaboration with various internal departments to improve processes and resolve issues.

The primary objective of the Logistics Coordinator is to support, plan, and execute purchasing and supply chain operations to ensure that Sherex acquires products and services of the appropriate quality, quantity, price, from the right source, and at the right time. This role supports demand fulfillment, supplier coordination, inventory optimization, and operational execution across assigned processes and facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following reflects the general scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

  • Prepare and manage purchase orders, requisitions, jobs, and related reports.
  • Solicit quotes and support supplier selection based on price, quality, service, and reliability.
  • Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Assist in researching and evaluating suppliers and sourcing options.
  • Supplier scorecard.

Supply Chain & Operations Execution

  • Support planning and execution of supply chain processes including procurement, subcontract services, internal assembly/packaging, and delivery coordination.
  • Work within MRP systems to support timely delivery of raw materials and process inputs.
  • Monitor shipments, trace delays, and resolve delivery issues.
  • Ensure all delivery, confirmation, and system data are accurate and up to date.
  • Drop ship coordination.

Inventory & Data Management

  • Analyze sales records and inventory levels to support purchasing strategies.
  • Assist in controlling inventory levels and improving inventory turnover.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, costs, deliveries, inventory, and product performance.
  • Develop spreadsheets, schedules, and reports for planning and forecasting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Coordinate with internal departments including Supply Chain, Quality Control, Engineering, and leadership to resolve issues and improve processes.
  • Assist in addressing defective or non-conforming goods and support corrective actions.
  • Foster strong working relationships between facilities and departments.
Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

  • Minimum Associate degree in Business or related field.

Language Skills

  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to present information and respond to questions from employees, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Mathematical / Analytical Skills

  • Ability to perform calculations and analyze reports to support decision-making.

Other Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer-based systems (e.g., MRP/ERP; experience in JDE preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Problem solving and deductive reasoning skills.

Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
  • Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

Physical Demands

  • Employee is required to sit, stand, and perform typical office activities.

Work Environment

  • Standard office environment with moderate noise and temperature levels.



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