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Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator - TX

Job Type: Full-time, Salary Exempt

Reports to: Head of Procurement/TX SC Manager

Pay Range: $55,000-$60,000

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Supervise and manage the daily activities in Material Control/Supply Chain department. Analyze, report, record, track, and audit purchasing information and inventory for TX plant. Collaborate with the warehouse supervisor and warehouse team to manage purchasing needs and inventory control for TX plant.

This position is a purchasing focused role. A strong purchasing background is mandatory. Inventory/Warehouse background is bonus.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Collaborate with Warehouse Supervisor regarding any issues regarding purchasing, inventory and the team coverage
• Being able to get cross trained in inventory management and have the basic knowledge of warehouse management for team coverage for daily operations including weekends and holidays
• Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points and resources capacity ensuring product availability.
• Maintain and update e-procurement computerized system and prepare status reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Build and develop relationships with other departments (Production, R&D) while ensuring compliance in all areas as specified by company policies and procedures.
• Manage the receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolution.
• Ensure accurate and timely receipts of invoices and purchase orders – A/P Vouchers in Syteline, Invoice reconciliation
• Maintain and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
• Crosstrain with warehouse supervisor/manager and become backup for warehouse supervisor/manager as needed
• Assist Supply Chain Manager and guide the team with warehouse supervisor/manager to achieve the department goals.
• Drive JSOX project - communicate with internal auditors and provide requested information in a timely manner
• Support the inventory and purchasing system upgrade or implementation projects as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Head of Procurement or, and TX SC Manager

The company reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties to this position at any time as business needs require

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of supervisor and management experience
• Familiar with Syteline, Infor 1-3 years preferrable but not required
• Minimum 3 years of Purchasing and inventory systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Minimum 2 years of Purchasing experience
• Understand and conduct lean management
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and Purchasing/Inventory control application.
• Strong desire to learn and understand our department process and procedures for continuous improvements
• 2-year degree or a combination of sufficient experience and education
• Strong planning skills including forecasting skills and cost saving skills
• Must have a hands-on work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable with constant priority and direction change based on business needs
• Must be able to work after hours for weekly and monthly inventory audit
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Open to some travel
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be capable of understanding work instructions in English, both oral and written.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee is regularly required to sit and stand and to use hands and fingers.
• The employee is required to walk, bend, climb.
• The employee must be able to exert 20-30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move an object. The specific vision required by this job includes both close vision and distance vision.
• Position requires frequent sitting or standing for long periods of time with occasional reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, bending and twisting.
• The work environment involves daily exposure to unusual hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and/or noise.
• Must be able to distinguish colors in order to perform analysis.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental/Medical, Vision insurance – 100% paid employee's premium
• Life Insurance, Paid Time Off