Plant Purchasing Coordinator
About The Position
Job Summary The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assisting the plants and purchasing in monitoring, managing, and maintaining the overall VMI inventory level. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Work closely with the buyers and plants to monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs. Know our system inside and out so you can run any inventory and receive reports available and answer inventory questions that come up. Handle most communication with specific vendor contacts and facilitate their needs. Investigate any inventory discrepancies and communicate the issue with plants and vendors. Handle vendor issues tactfully Maintain vendor price maintenance tables Update and maintain VMI and cash contract records Prepare various reports and correspondence as required Process Import payables Share backup receptionist duties Perform other duties as directed Assists in assigned special projects Performs other duties as required
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
- Minimum one year of experience in inventory control or related area
- Working knowledge of inventory internal controls, and company procedures
- Working knowledge in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species
Nice To Haves
- Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the buyers and plants to monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs.
- Know our system inside and out so you can run any inventory and receive reports available and answer inventory questions that come up.
- Handle most communication with specific vendor contacts and facilitate their needs.
- Investigate any inventory discrepancies and communicate the issue with plants and vendors.
- Handle vendor issues tactfully
- Maintain vendor price maintenance tables
- Update and maintain VMI and cash contract records
- Prepare various reports and correspondence as required
- Process Import payables
- Share backup receptionist duties
- Perform other duties as directed
- Assists in assigned special projects
- Performs other duties as required
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
