Purchasing Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with planning and purchasing teams on the production schedule, analyzing inbound shipments and timing, inventory quantities, and gaps.
• Document control of receiving paperwork and Certificate of Analysis.
• Serve as final check for receipts of materials, confirming lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities are accurate in ERP system.
• Manage freight claims for damaged goods, and coordinate communication with accounts payable.
• Set up new components in ERP system, coordinating with QA and Innovation teams to ensure shelf life, allergen, and version number accuracy.
• Maintain system pricing of ingredients and freight costs, revised quarterly or as needed.
• Track purchasing Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Communicate receiving reports to clients.
• Collaborate with various departments, including accounting, operations, receiving, and QA.
• Maintain compliance with SQF standards.
• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Other duties as assigned.