Purchasing Coordinator

Description

• Manage inventory replenishment for all locations through both direct shipments from suppliers and intercompany transfers

• Work with Purchasing Manager to track and deliver key inventory metrics

• Identify and reduce obsolete and overstocked inventory

• Work with Operations Team to track and manage all inbound overseas container shipments

• Foster positive supplier relationships

• Special projects as assigned

• Work closely with related department and distribution sites to ensure operational needs are achieved

• Cost data management: resolve discrepancies working with buyers

• Analyze costs to understand and evaluate supplier competitiveness

• Drive continuous improvement in the supply base in support of company business goals

• Regularly report out progress to leadership

• Ensure that standard procedures are followed in connection of purchases of material.

• Participate in preparations of annual forecasts with the sales division.

• Devise methods and policies ensuring most efficient and economical movement of all material in and out of distribution sites.

• Analyze and evaluate inventory and delivery problems and recommend solutions.

• Coordinate functions related to inventory control, and reviews completed sales orders.

• Communicates with sales teams, operations teams, and others in the business to provide efficient sharing of information and customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business is preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Must enjoy working with data for extended periods of time

• Detail oriented

• Ability to diagnose problems and suggest solutions with minimal oversight

• Strong excel skills

• Excellent communication, organizational and data management skills

• High level of attention to detail

• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines is essential in this fast-paced environment

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