Position Overview
We are looking for an organized and proactive Supply Chain Coordinator to support purchasing, inventory management, and shipping activities. This role ensures materials are available when needed, purchase orders are accurate, and deliveries arrive on time.
You will work closely with suppliers, warehouses, contract manufacturers, and internal teams to resolve supply issues, maintain accurate records, control costs, and improve supply chain efficiency.
This is a great opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level professional to grow their supply chain experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchasing and Supplier Management
- Create, issue, and track purchase orders (POs).
- Communicate with suppliers about pricing, order status, lead times, and delivery dates.
- Review supplier quotes and support price and delivery negotiations.
- Monitor supplier performance and follow up on late or incomplete orders.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and purchasing documents.
- Help resolve order discrepancies, shortages, and backorders.
- Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate with warehouse teams.
- Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.
- Review material usage, lead times, and open orders to support inventory planning.
- Help maintain appropriate stock levels and identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
- Keep inventory records accurate in the ERP system.
- Logistics and Shipping
- Coordinate shipments with suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, and contract manufacturers.
- Track deliveries and communicate delays or shipping issues.
- Assist with shipping documents, customs paperwork, and freight claims.
- Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure materials are received accurately and on time.
- Help resolve damaged shipments, receiving issues, and delivery discrepancies.
- Reporting and Process Improvement
- Prepare and maintain supply chain reports, spreadsheets, and tracking tools.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance, inventory accuracy, open orders, and material shortages.
- Use Excel and ERP data to identify issues and support decisions.
- Provide updates on order status, inventory availability, and supply risks.
- Support cost savings and improvements to supply chain processes.
- Team Collaboration
- Work with operations, engineering, finance, warehouse teams, and contract manufacturers.
- Coordinate material needs and delivery schedules to support production.
- Communicate supply issues and delivery changes to the appropriate teams.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Support projects that improve cost control, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Approximately 2-4 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, inventory, materials coordination, or logistics.
- Manufacturing or distribution experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data reporting.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work well with others.
Preferred Skills a Plus !
- Basic knowledge of international shipping, import/export documentation, and Incoterms.
- Experience working with overseas suppliers, contract manufacturers, or logistics providers.
- Understanding of inventory planning, lead times, reorder points, and safety stock.
- Experience with supplier performance tracking, cost analysis, or process improvement.
- Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles.
- APICS/ASCM training or certifications, such as CPIM or CSCP, is a plus.