What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Manufacturing Solutions?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Expediter will communicate with customers, vendors and the sales team regarding purchase order availability, delays, and cancellations. Their primary responsibility will be to efficiently relay pertinent information regarding changes and reduce the impact of late shipments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track purchase orders created by the purchasing team to ensure orders will meet promised delivery dates and escalating critical supply and demand deficiencies.
- Evaluate, maintain and update lead times periodically as provided by suppliers.
- Proactively communicate with the purchasing team and customers regarding partial shipments, late shipments, or inadequate stock availability.
- Enter essential notes within the ERP system concerning back-orders and expected ship dates.
- Manage open order reports by calling suppliers for open invoices.
- Verifying pricing and shipping dates for consolidated purchase orders
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- General office skills, including proficiency with keyboarding and multi-line phone systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task through time management and organizational skills, to follow through on customer requests for information.
- Experience in Sales and Customer Service
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cottage Grove, MN 55016 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $21
