Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Classic Packaging

North Carolina

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Classic Packaging Company in Pfafftown, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing/Materials Coordinator to support the Purchasing Manager with material planning and procurement. You will manage raw material orders, supplier data, and market research to ensure timely availability for manufacturing of flexible packaging products.

The role requires organization, good communication, and data analysis skills, with 1–3 years in purchasing or supply chain.

Qualifications

Associates degree or higher, Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
Familiar with flexible packaging material.
Knowledge of packaging industry terminology.
Experience with vendor management or supplier scorecards.
Understanding of import/export or international sourcing basic if working with overseas suppliers.
Knowledge of food packaging regulations.
Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Process purchase orders for raw materials based on production and inventory needs.
Coordinate with production planning, warehouse, and quality teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
Maintain and update purchasing records, pricing databases, and supplier contact information.
Support supplier evaluation and onboarding, including documentation and compliance checks.
Maintain organized files for contracts, purchase agreements, and vendor certificates.
Assist buyers/purchasing manager with market research on material costs and availability trends.
Investigate raw material quality issues.
Reject materials and manage RA process.
Ensure efficient utilization of stock and inventory materials.
Ensure all work orders support film utilization goals.
Order stock film and all production/extraneous materials as needed.
Verify stock film and manage stock materials report.
Manage film callout and ensure proper supplies arrive.
Trace delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
Manage incoming truck appointments.
Manage "Stolen Film".
Confirm availability of materials needed to manufacture orders.
Allocate materials and place film orders if needed.
Perform any other job duties as assigned by manager.