Supply Chain Coordinator
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Purchasing material or inventory items to support production by generating and adjusting purchase orders within company requirements.
- Reviewing purchase orders for accuracy and resolving errors as required.
- Reviewing reports for stock-outs and expediting open orders.
- Monitoring price increases and communicating changes as necessary.
- Interacting with suppliers to ensure correct materials and parts are delivered on-time, at the quoted pricing and quantity.
- Effectively communicates areas of concern and escalations to appropriate purchasing individuals, departments, and suppliers.
- Perform vendor price negotiations.
- Provide proper paperwork to the accounting department according to set standards.
- Participates in department process improvement.
- Enter timecards from production.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree: or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior experience in manufacturing planning, purchasing, negotiations, or supplier relations is preferred.
- Experience utilizing an MRP system for configured assemblies is preferred.
- Strong organizational, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects.
- Sound written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectively.
- Must possess the ability to navigate and select required data from various information systems.
- Must be able to self-manage to ensure deadlines are met and projects are completed.
- Must have the ability to operate and maintain an ethical and professional relationship within the company and as a representative of the company.
- Must possess excellent computer skills including familiarity with MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.