SAP-Powered Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

IMA AUTOMATION North America; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IMA Automation North America is seeking a Purchasing and Warehouse Coordinator to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier activity. You will use SAP to handle purchasing, receiving, and inventory transactions while ensuring material availability.

The role emphasizes coordinating storage, validating documentation, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Candidates should be proficient in SAP and warehouse operations, with forklift capability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of purchasing, inventory control, receiving, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Ability to review packing slips, purchase orders, and quality documentation accurately.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue purchase orders in SAP for materials, supplies, and services.
• Track and manage open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers concerning delivery schedules, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment activities.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Inspect shipments for damage, shortages, or nonconforming materials.
• Enter and maintain receiving, inventory, and purchasing transactions in SAP.
• Review and verify Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and other required supplier documentation.
• Ensure certifications and quality documents are properly maintained and distributed internally.
• Coordinate material storage, movement, and organization within the warehouse.
• Safely unload trucks and move materials using a forklift when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Generate purchasing and inventory reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Compare supplied parts with drawing / blueprint to confirm accuracy.

Skills

SAP

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Vendor communication

Purchase orders

Receiving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

IMA Automation North America is seeking a Purchasing and Warehouse Coordinator to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier activity. You will use SAP to handle purchasing, receiving, and inventory transactions while ensuring material availability.

The role emphasizes coordinating storage, validating documentation, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Candidates should be proficient in SAP and warehouse operations, with forklift capability.