Vendor Coordinator/Routing

Leggett & Platt; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt is seeking a Vendor Manufacturing Coordinator to support sub-contract components and coordinate parts delivery. The role reports to the Master Scheduler and focuses on evaluating vendor quotes and performance, confirming orders, and handling paperwork for shipping.

The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, machining knowledge, the ability to read drawings, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and knowledge about machining processes.
• Ability to read and understand prints/drawings.
• Commitment to Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement.
• Commitment to L&P Safety and Environmental initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and cooperate with others.

Responsibilities

• Sub-contract component processes such as heat treat, black oxide, chrome, grinding, machining, etc.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations
• Evaluate vendor performance
• Confirm orders with vendors
• Key orders and process all paperwork pertinent to shipping the orders
• Write up requests for special purchased items or prints for non-stocked manufactured items
• Monitor back orders and track late parts
• Maintain vendor files on any and all correspondence
• Push through job packets/purchase requests for urgently needed parts and follow up
• Close jobs in an expeditious manner
• Have a clear understanding of all processes involved with the position
• Identify, record and communicate any problems relating to product, process and the quality system
• Conform to all Quality and Safety requirements and procedures
• Participate in the Continuous Improvement Process
• Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate
• Coordinate parts delivery and pickup

Skills

Strong computer skills

Machining processes knowledge

Read and understand prints/drawings

Quality minded

Work with minimal supervision

Excellent communication skills

Cooperative attitude

Detail oriented

Quality Management Systems

Continuous Improvement

Safety and Environmental initiatives

Job description

Vendor Manufacturing Coordinator

Reports to: Master Scheduler.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge about machining processes
• Ability to read and understand prints/drawings
• Quality minded
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Must have a cooperative attitude, necessary to work effectively with others
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be detail oriented
• Commitment to Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement
• Commitment to L&P Safety and Environmental initiatives

Primary Duties

• Sub-contract component processes such as heat treat, black oxide, chrome, grinding, machining, etc.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations
• Evaluate vendor performance
• Confirm orders with vendors
• Key orders and process all paperwork pertinent to shipping the orders
• Write up requests for special purchased items or prints for non-stocked manufactured items
• Monitor back orders and track late parts
• Maintain vendor files on any and all correspondence
• Push through job packets/purchase requests for urgently needed parts and follow up
• Close jobs in an expeditious manner
• Have a clear understanding of all processes involved with the position
• Identify, record and communicate any problems relating to product, process and the quality system
• Conform to all Quality and Safety requirements and procedures
• Participate in the Continuous Improvement Process
• Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate
• Coordinate parts delivery and pickup

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