The Supply Chain Coordinator role is responsible for executing transactional and follow-up activities that enable Buyer Planners to focus on strategic buying and supply continuity. This position plays a critical role in maintaining supplier communication, ensuring purchase order (PO) accuracy, and supporting material availability through proactive follow-ups and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Order Management Supplier Communication
- Follow up on daily purchase orders (POs) to suppliers
- Obtain and track PO confirmations to ensure alignment on:
- Delivery dates
- Quantities
- Pricing
- Escalate unconfirmed or delayed responses in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate documentation of supplier commitments
Lead Time Pricing Maintenance
- Proactively request and update supplier lead times
- Validate and communicate any changes in lead time to Buyer Planners
- Gather and confirm updated pricing from suppliers as needed
- Support data accuracy in ERP system (JDE)
Shortage Management Expediting
- Support Buyer Planners in managing material shortages
- Proactively follow up with suppliers on past-due or at-risk orders
- Expedite purchase orders based on production priorities
- Provide clear status updates on critical parts
Kanban Materials System Support
- Create, update,
and maintain Kanban cards as ad-hoc
Operational Administrative Support
- Support ad-hoc supply chain related activities
- Maintain organized records of supplier communications
- Assist with data cleanup, reporting, and system updates
- Collaborate with Buyers, Production, and Planning teams
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate s or Bachelor s preferred)
- 1 3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing support roles
- Solid communication and follow-up skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience working with ERP systems (JDE preferred)
- Understanding of Supply Chain, MRP, or Kanban systems
- Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Proactive follow-up and urgency
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally
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