Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator (King of Prussia)

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Logistics Coordinator, where you will play a crucial role in supporting supply chain operations. This position offers the opportunity to engage with suppliers and carriers, ensuring timely delivery and resolution of shipping exceptions. With a commitment to innovation and community, the company provides an inclusive culture and a range of benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and tuition assistance. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Accrual

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and carriers.

Responsibilities

• Track and document shipping exceptions.
• Update purchase orders with new shipping dates and quantities.
• Maintain vendor information in supply chain systems.

Skills

Supply Chain Operations

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer's is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer's has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Logistics Coordinator supports the supply chain operations of the company by tracking, tracing and documenting exceptions of products coming from supplier.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify shipping exceptions
• Research each shipping exception by communicating with the carriers and/or suppliers to obtain information on what has caused the delay; documenting the explanation
• Update purchase orders as needed with new shipping dates, ETA s, quantity changes, etc.
• Make appropriate changes to purchase order as needed, including cancelling, reinstating and rerouting shipments
• Release and resend orders to suppliers and carriers
• Maintain order acknowledgments received from suppliers; update purchase orders with assigned order number or the person s name
• Set up and maintain vendor information in supply chain system(s), including address, contact, and conditions
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 15lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.