Global Supply Chain Coordinator – Purchasing & Inventory

Sea Machines; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Machines, a fast-growing startup based in Boston, seeks a detail-oriented Supply Chain Associate to support purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and supplier coordination.

You will process orders, track deliveries, maintain records in ERP/MRP systems, and collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics to keep materials available and on schedule. Minimum 1–3 years in purchasing or supply chain, with Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years in purchasing, inventory or supply chain.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP/MRP or inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and supplier coordination.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, request quotes, compare pricing and lead times.
• Follow up with suppliers on acknowledgments, delivery dates, backorders, and overdue materials.
• Maintain supplier, part, pricing, inventory, and purchasing records in the systems.
• Track open purchase orders and communicate shortages or schedule risks.
• Coordinate with Logistics to track inbound/outbound shipments and update status.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, finance to confirm material requirements.
• Support inventory replenishment, supplier performance tracking, and cost-control efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Supplier coordination

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Sea Machines, a fast-growing startup based in Boston, seeks a detail-oriented Supply Chain Associate to support purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and supplier coordination.

You will process orders, track deliveries, maintain records in ERP/MRP systems, and collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics to keep materials available and on schedule. Minimum 1–3 years in purchasing or supply chain, with Excel proficiency.