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Progressive technology solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive technology solutions in San Diego is looking for an Orders & Inventory Management Coordinator to oversee the planning, scheduling, and delivery of products throughout the production cycle. Key responsibilities include coordinating with suppliers and managing inventory to ensure smooth operations while addressing any logistical challenges that arise.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a customer service orientation, and an organized approach to managing tasks efficiently within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency.
• Willing to learn Excel skills; Outlook is highly valued.
• Organized approach.
• Patience with other people’s mistakes.
• Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Solicit input on a set cadence from all consumers of specialized materials.
• Consolidate forecasted demand for specialized materials.
• Publish forecast on set cadence.
• Provide demand to various part suppliers.
• Communicate shortages to various forecasters.
• Manage inventory counts and levels.
• Arrange for and expedite shipping.

Job description

Responsible for planning, scheduling, ordering, coordinating, and delivery of products through the complete production cycle. Works from engineering & operations guidance to establish production schedules & material allocation. Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. Provides input to engineering, operations & management to reschedule in case of business plan changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions. Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex logistical issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems/projects of diverse complexity and scope. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution. Facilitates information validation and supplies key information into team decision‑making process. Ability to handle many unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex logistical issues.

Responsibilities

• Solicit input on a set cadence from all consumers of specialized materials
• Consolidate forecasted demand for all specialized materials from all sources
• Publish Forecast on set cadence
• Provide demand to various part suppliers
• Provide part suppliers with distribution & shipment details
• Provide clarifications and detail for Order Placement
• Coordinate with partners on timing of materials and parts deliveries
• Coordinate with all partners to resolve and allocate available material during shortages & delays
• Communicate shortages to various forecasters
• Assist in negotiating reductions in demand or securing increases in supply
• Trigger physical redistribution of existing materials among requesters as‑needed

Orders & Inventory Management Coordinator

• General Expediter: Address needs and gaps real‑time as they arise
• Communicate and coordinate with multiple factories & organizations
• Translate Forecasts into Orders & submit to factories
• Create Excel pivot tables and graphs
• Analyze Output
• Create Reports for technologists & management
• Request special parts & facilitate creation & production or those parts
• Attend meetings as‑needed with partners
• Call meetings as‑needed
• Manage inventory counts and levels
• Request deliveries of existing inventory as‑requested
• Retrieve & deliver materials to various organizations & factories
• Arrange for and Expedite shipping

Qualifications

Key Personal Attributes

• Customer service orientation
• Good communication
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Willing to learn – excel skills, outlook highly valued
• Organized approach
• Patience with other people’s mistakes
• Flexible

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.