Dynamic Procurement & Inventory Coordinator

North American Electric; Hernando (MS); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

North American Electric is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to facilitate procurement of materials, manage inventory, and coordinate with suppliers to keep production moving.

The role emphasizes data accuracy in ERP systems, timely PO processing, and collaboration with production, engineering, and accounting to ensure material availability.

Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Experience purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Sage, Prophet 21 or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Mansioni

• Generate, process, and manage purchase orders in accordance with production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Monitor purchase order status and proactively follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, changes, and delivery schedules.
• Track incoming shipments and verify accuracy against purchase orders.
• Manage backorders and expedite critical components to minimize production delays.
• Request and compile supplier quotations for Buyer or Purchasing Manager review. Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation within multiple ERP systems/tracking tools.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to prevent material shortages and excess inventory.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and production-related consumables.
• Create and maintain part numbers, product records, tags, and labels used in production.
• Identify inventory trends and recommend improvements to purchasing practices and stock levels.
• Recommendations given to and approved by Buyer and Purchasing Manager.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and supplier records.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.
• Communicate effectively with vendors to resolve order discrepancies, shipment delays, pricing issues, and quality concerns.
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance related to delivery, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Perform daily production data entry and maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Prepare purchasing, inventory, and supplier data summaries to help identify trends, shortages, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports and assist management with purchasing metrics, inventory analysis, and operational decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy across ERP and inventory management systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Engineering, and Accounting to support manufacturing schedules and material availability.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing, inventory control, and workflow efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Strumenti

Oracle

SAP

Sage

Prophet 21 (P21)

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

North American Electric is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to facilitate procurement of materials, manage inventory, and coordinate with suppliers to keep production moving.

The role emphasizes data accuracy in ERP systems, timely PO processing, and collaboration with production, engineering, and accounting to ensure material availability.

Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.