What are the responsibilities and job description for the PURCHASING COORDINATOR position at ECOS?
Purchasing Coordinator
Full-time
Cypress, CA
Description
At ECOS®, we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA.
We have an immediate opening for a Purchasing Coordinator to support the daily functions of our Purchasing department. The Purchasing Coordinator will work closely with the Purchasing Director to meet manufacturing and inventory goals and work closely with suppliers to assure orders are fulfilled on a timely basis.
Key Job Functions :
- Operating and integrating ERP system in conjunction with Excel as a tool to meet manufacturing needs.
- Attending facility production meetings and provide updates / feedback for orders currently in process and updates provided by Purchasing Director.
- Placing orders as needed and enter purchase order data into ERP system with confirmed pricing, delivery dates and any special notations. Follow up on pending orders to ensure on time delivery.
- Verifying orders are fulfilled and received accurately according to receiving guidelines.
- Managing communication for purchase orders with vendors, and internal departments; analyzing purchasing needs and resolving purchasing issues / discrepancies / shortages.
- Receiving special handling purchase orders and non-stock purchase orders into ERP system.
- Scanning / uploading received purchase orders and supporting documents into ERP system. File original copies into vendor files.
- Working closely together with Purchasing Director.
- Reporting quality issues to suppliers, request corrective action and report any results / updates to the Purchasing Director.
- Preparing RMA (Return Material Authorization) forms and contact suppliers to process returns.
- Coordinating with the shipping department to properly return materials and collaborate with suppliers to receive credits.
- Providing documentation as needed to Account Payable as well as handling Accounts Payable discrepancies for invoice processing.
Requirements
In order be successful, you will need :
Why join the ECOS family :
Competitive wages
Medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and holidays
401k
Sick Pay
Life insurance
Paid maternity leave
Equal Opportunity Employer / minority / female / disability / veteran
