Purchasing Coordinator

HECO; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

On-the-job Training

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

And more!

Job summary

HECO, a Kentucky-based division, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our in-person team in Lexington. The role handles daily shipments, inventory management, and collaboration with purchasing to source parts. You will prepare and document outgoing freight, support customers, and maintain accuracy in records.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with on-site duties and safety responsibilities. HECO offers ongoing training and benefits as part of a steady, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must multitask effectively and stay focused on completing tasks efficiently.
• Forklift operation is required and must be performed safely.
• Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, and internet navigation; experience with purchasing/receiving software and generating shipping labels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process daily shipments from carriers and document them.
• Accurately store all incoming shipments in designated warehouse locations.
• Prepare outgoing freight; generate paperwork and ship components to vendors.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts for all items.
• Assist Purchasing with locating new parts and vendor options.
• Provide quotes and estimates for customers and follow up on repair quotes.
• Create parts breakdowns and diagrams for pump parts sources.
• Provide excellent customer service and clear communication with customers.

Skills

Multitasking

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Purchasing software

Shipping labels

Job description

Founded in 1959, HECO is a family-owned business that maximizes the reliability of rotating equipment. Through a mix of repair, product sales, field service, predictive and equipment management services, HECO helps customers do three things better: 1) see what's going on, 2) get rid of the issue, and 3) stop the issue from happening again.

Warwood Armature is now part of the HECO organization, and this partnership offers a combined 165 years of experience in the reliable and efficient use of electric motors and rotating equipment to additional industries and geographic areas and creates a unique wealth of DC motor knowledge and capabilities.

We serve customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, steel and other metals, coal, shale, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, paper and pulp, wastewater and freshwater, aggregate and cement, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other manufacturing.

When you work for HECO, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Dedicated to the right way, can do attitude, respectful honesty, get stuff done, and team fellowship.

Responsibilities And Expectations

• Receive and process daily shipments from carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and various motor freight companies, including all associated documentation.
• Accurately store all incoming shipments in their designated locations within the warehouse.
• Prepare outgoing freight by generating necessary paperwork, prepping component parts for shipment to various vendors, and managing all documentation related to outgoing freight.
• Manage and maintain accurate inventory counts for all inventory items.
• Assist the Purchasing Department with locating new component parts and identifying options from various vendors.
• Providing quotes and estimates for customers.
• Follow up quotes for repair.
• Parts breakdown and diagram of pump parts source.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication with customers.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Proven ability to multi-task effectively and stay focused on completing tasks efficiently.
• Proficient and safe operation of fork trucks is required.
• Strong computer literacy; basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet navigation required and experience with purchasing/receiving software programs and generating shipping labels preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods oftime
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carryitems up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• 401k
• On-the-job Training
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• And more!

Pay Range

• HECO strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Work Location:

In person (Required)

Kentucky Service Company – A Division of HECO

2328 Maggard Drive, Lexington, KY,

HECO Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.