Operations Coordinator

A. M. Castle & Co.; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A. M. Castle & Co.

is seeking an Operations Coordinator to provide operations support to management across reporting, inventory, scheduling and quality control. The role runs 7am–4pm with compensation of $24–$27/hr plus incentives, and offers strong benefits and tuition reimbursement. Responsibilities include maintaining reports, coordinating production schedules with procurement and sales, inventory reconciliation, and supporting process improvements.

Qualifications

• One year of administrative experience.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced math skills are required.
• Strong analytical abilities and organization skills.
• Problem solving and ability to handle varied variables.
• Ability to collaborate with other functional areas to improve service levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintains reports to inform management of trends, shortages, back orders and order status.
• Communicates purchasing requirements for the production schedule to procurement.
• Coordinates schedules, lead times and expedites with planners and sales.
• Supports inventory reconciliation and control.
• Responds to service requests from sales.
• Verifies inventory location in rack system and on the floor.
• Assists in training new employees as requested.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Verbal communication

Written communication

Advanced math

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework in business

Job description

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for providing operations support to management in various areas including reporting, inventory, scheduling and quality control.

Hours: 7am - 4pm
Compensation: $24 - $27/hr + incentive eligible

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains various reports to keep management aware of potential trends, shortages, back orders and order status.
• Communicates purchasing requirements for the production schedule to the procurement.
• Coordinates all schedules, lead times and expedites with planners and sales as needed.
• Supports inventory reconciliation and control.
• Responds to service requests from sales department.
• Verifies correct location of inventory in rack system and floor.
• Assists in training new employees as requested.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• General office environment, PC use

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience: Type, Skills, and Years:

• One year of administrative experience
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced math skills
• Strong analytical abilities and organization skills
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to work effectively with other functional areas in order to improve service levels, resolve service problems, and reduce costs/improve efficiencies

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• College level coursework with an emphasis on business
• Three years of experience in production scheduling, inventory or other related areas in an automated distribution environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain productive business relationships

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Company Overview:

Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.