Supply Chain Assistant

AuroraTe LLC.; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AuroraTe LLC. in Houston, TX seeks a Supply Chain Assistant to support purchasing, inventory control, material planning, and logistics for manufacturing operations. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials are available for production needs.

The role requires a degree in supply chain or related field, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory control, or logistics preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, process, and track purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, order confirmations, delivery schedules, and material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate materials for production.
• Assist with material planning and scheduling to support production requirements.
• Track incoming shipments, deliveries, and outstanding purchase orders.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, quality control, and management to resolve supply chain issues.
• Maintain purchasing, inventory, and supplier records.
• Assist with evaluating supplier performance, pricing, and delivery reliability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve inventory accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
• Support shipping, receiving, and logistics coordination as needed.
• Prepare reports on purchasing, inventory, material usage, and supply chain performance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, shipments, and inventory.
• Follow company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Perform other supply chain and administrative duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain management/logistics

Herramientas

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Description

** Job Title: Supply Chain Assistant**

** Job Summary**

The Supply Chain Assistant supports purchasing, inventory control, material planning, and logistics for manufacturing operations. This position works with suppliers and internal departments to maintain accurate records, coordinate deliveries, and ensure materials are available to meet production requirements.

** Key Responsibilities**

• Prepare, process, and track purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, order confirmations, delivery schedules, and material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate materials and supplies are available for production.
• Assist with material planning and scheduling to support production requirements.
• Track incoming shipments, deliveries, and outstanding purchase orders.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, quality control, and management teams to resolve supply chain issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier records.
• Assist with evaluating supplier performance, pricing, and delivery reliability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve inventory accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
• Support shipping, receiving, and logistics coordination as needed.
• Prepare reports on purchasing, inventory, material usage, and supply chain performance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, shipments, and inventory.
• Follow company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Perform other supply chain and administrative duties as assigned.

** Required Qualifications**

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

** Preferred Qualifications**

• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory control, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, supplier management, and production planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures and supply chain best practices.

** Skills and Competencies**

• Purchasing and procurement coordination
• Inventory management and material planning
• Supplier and vendor communication
• Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Logistics and shipment tracking
• Problem-solving and process improvement
• Time management and multitasking
• Cross-functional collaboration