Supply Chain Coordinator

Technical Response, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Response, Inc. in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks a motivated Supply Chain Coordinator to support purchasing, material planning, inventory, supplier coordination, production requirements, and logistics.

You will help ensure materials are available to meet production and customer needs, and maintain ERP records. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, exposure to NetSuite and ERP processes, and the chance to develop skills in purchasing, inventory control, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Entry-level to early-career position; recent grads encouraged to apply.
• Experience with ERP systems and purchasing processes is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders for materials and services.
• Monitor open POs and communicate status with suppliers.
• Coordinate material availability with production schedules and demand.
• Track inventory levels and identify shortages or overstock.
• Support landed cost analysis and supplier documentation.
• Maintain ERP records and supplier information in systems.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Willingness to learn ERP systems

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About Technical Response Inc.

Technical Response Inc. (TRI) is a manufacturing and product development company supporting customers from initial concept and quotation through tooling, sampling, production, packaging, inventory, and delivery. Our supply chain includes domestic and international suppliers, raw materials, purchased components, packaging, contract manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and customer deliveries.

Launch Your Career with TRI

TRI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Coordinator to support purchasing, material planning, inventory, supplier coordination, production requirements, and logistics. This role provides hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, supplier management, ERP systems, inventory, purchasing, and logistics.

This position is suitable for an early-career professional, and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided for the right candidate.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Coordinator supports the day-to-day execution of TRI's purchasing, material planning, inventory, supplier coordination, and logistics activities. The position helps ensure materials and components are available to support production and customer requirements, purchase orders and ERP records are accurate, supplier commitments are monitored, and potential supply or delivery issues are identified and communicated in a timely manner. The role works cross-functionally with Production, Project Management, Customer Success, Accounting, suppliers, warehouses, and logistics providers.

Requirements

Job Duties

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders for raw materials, components, packaging, and outside services in accordance with established purchasing requirements and authorization guidelines.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on production status, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Confirm supplier pricing, MOQ, lead times, quantities, and shipping requirements.
• Coordinate material availability with production schedules, customer demand, and project requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages, excess inventory, or timing risks.
• Support material planning and purchasing based on forecasts, customer orders, inventory, and production requirements.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with suppliers, warehouses, freight forwarders, and carriers.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments and assist with resolving delivery or documentation issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, supplier, and shipment information in NetSuite or other ERP systems.
• Assist with Purchase Order processing and related supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Production and Project Management on material requirements for new product launches.
• Coordinate follow up with suppliers regarding quality, delivery, documentation, or quantity discrepancies, working with Quality and other appropriate departments as needed.
• Support supplier communication regarding specifications, certificates, lot information, material documentation, and other requirements.
• Assist with landed cost, freight, purchasing, and inventory analysis as needed.
• Support inventory reconciliation and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor supplier performance, including lead time and on-time delivery.
• Maintain organized digital and physical records to support operational efficiency and audit readiness.
• Handle confidential documents in accordance with company policies.
• Support special projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and other operational tasks as business needs change.
• Identify and promptly communicate material shortages, supplier delays, pricing discrepancies, inventory concerns, and other supply chain risks that could affect production schedules or customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent education, relevant experience, internship/co-op experience, or demonstrated ability will also be considered.

Skills & Qualifications

This is an entry-level to early-career position. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply, and training will be provided.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn ERP systems, purchasing processes, inventory controls, logistics, and manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Professionalism, initiative, accountability, and a proactive approach to follow-up.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and provide flexible support outside core supply chain duties when needed.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with ERP software such as NetSuite.
• Exposure to purchasing, order processing, manufacturing, inventory, logistics, import/export, or 3PL operations.
• Previous internship, co-op, supply chain, customer service, or administrative experience.

Position Type

• Full-time position.
• On-site position located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Standard business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Reports to the Supply Chain or Business Operations leadership.
• The position may support additional departments, special projects, or operational priorities as business needs change.

Why Join Technical Response?

At Technical Response, Inc., we are committed to developing talent, encouraging continuous learning, and providing opportunities for employees to grow with the company. As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while working closely with experienced team members across multiple functions.

This role is a strong opportunity for someone who is curious, dependable, detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to build a long-term career in operations and manufacturing.

Technical Response is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.