Import Purchasing Coordinator - Freight & Order Tracking

UFP Industries; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage processing, tracking, and administrative duties for inbound and outbound freight within the Import Purchasing Department. You may directly contact customers to resolve issues and drive sales opportunities.

The role requires coordination with suppliers, maintaining tracking documents, and supporting reporting. Experience with Excel and MS Office is preferred; an associate degree or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders
• Maintains frequent communications with suppliers/providers to ensure efficiencies in information gathering
• Maintains all tracking documents/spreadsheets for inbound freight
• Assists in developing reports and compiling market information for trades
• Prepares various reports and correspondence on a regular basis
• Assists in processing reports, documents, and purchases in a timely manner
• Assists in cost/rate retrieval for international freight lanes
• Assists in assigned special projects
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage processing, tracking, and administrative duties for inbound and outbound freight within the Import Purchasing Department. You may directly contact customers to resolve issues and drive sales opportunities.

The role requires coordination with suppliers, maintaining tracking documents, and supporting reporting. Experience with Excel and MS Office is preferred; an associate degree or equivalent is expected.