Purchasing Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION: PURCHASING COORDINATOR

We are looking for an experienced individual to handle purchasing and inventory duties for our world-class production team.

This individual will develop and strengthen relationships with our vendors, both domestically and internationally while putting their keen attention to detail to use!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Collaboration & Support: You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive admin and production team where we encourage teamwork. We are One Team! You will also develop relationships with our vendors of all sizes around the world!

Details, Details, Details!: You’ll have the chance to showcase your strong attention to detail, organization, and excel skills.

Professional Growth: As our company grows, so will your opportunities. You’ll be able to take on more responsibility, with plenty of room for personal and career development.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Custom Order / Purchasing / Estimating duties:

• Identifying orders that require special order components, and place orders as needed to meet production schedule
• Coordinate the ordering of custom inventory items specific to certain jobs, assuring proper artwork approvals, time demands and cost controls
• Order and maintain stock inventory items at levels necessary to fill customer orders, while also maintaining and improving inventory turn
• Solicit and review purchase requisitions and quotes from vendors
• Generate purchase orders to vendors in order to maintain required and necessary levels of inventory to fill open customer orders on a timely basis
• Schedule delivery of ordered inventory, and track status of requisitions, orders and receipts
• Compare the planned receipts of inventory against the production schedule, identifying gaps and working to accelerate inventory as needed for production
• Work with management to set up new products and estimate new customer projects and pricing as opportunities arise
• Compiles and prepares costing worksheet for custom orders for management to review as needed for proposals
• Track status of requisitions, orders and receipts
• Coordinate the inspection of orders with production management and assure adequate quality control of all purchased items upon receipt
• Resolve all purchasing issues related to pricing, delivery and quality
• Point of contact in communicating with vendors to resolve quality issues and receiving discrepancies, as appropriate

Inventory Duties:

• Create, monitor and maintain accurate Bill of Materials for all inventory items
• Monitor all indirect inventory costs and allocate to inventory unit costs as needed
• Forecasts future inventory needs and monitors relevant inventory levels by utilizing the company systems and/or performing physical tallies
• Maintain perpetual inventory records for warehouse and production facility
• Research and resolve physical inventory variances in coordination with production management
• Identify slow-moving inventory items for better utilization
• Monitor all inventory items to identify and write off obsolete and stranded inventory.

POSITION TYPE:

Full time: 40 hours per week

Office Hours are Flexible, between 7 AM and 5 PM

Hours worked will be on-site, in our office, located on Harmon Avenue, off 71 and Greenlawn. No travel required. No telecommuting.

DESIRED MAJOR/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2-year Associates Degree required; 4-year Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in positions such as: purchasing, accounting, bookkeeping, medical billing, insurance coding, or another position that requires attention to detail and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate for this position will possess / will be:

• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office is required (Specifically Word and Outlook)
• Strong/intermediate in Excel with a willingness to learn new skills as needed
• Strong accountability and a willingness to be responsible for their role on our growing company’s team
• An ability to work well and closely with others.
• Must be very detail oriented and organized
• Strong organizational skills and positive demeanor
• An ability to multi-task, set priorities and maintain them
• Oral and Written communication skills which are clear, accurate, concise and effective
• Able to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
• Willing to learn new applications and skills, as our company continues to grow
• Experience with SAGE or other accounting software is a plus

SALARY LEVEL/COMPENSATION:

Compensation is hourly, and is based on degree and experience. $28-$35 per hour.

Additional benefits include:

o 2 weeks paid vacation annually

o 6 Paid holidays

o Up to 5 Personal days

o Participation in company retirement savings plan with Employer match

o Excellent group medical benefits plan, including dental and vision. Coverage is effective 30-60 days after start date.

o STD, Maternity / Paternity leave, Sick Leave

o Optional participation in Life, ADD, Accident and Critical Illness coverages

o Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT THE KINGSWOOD COMPANY:

The Kingswood Company is a 67-year-old company and a leading consumer products manufacturer located in Columbus, OH. We serve some of the best-known retailers and brands in the world, and are seeking qualified candidates the position of PURCHASING COORDINATOR.

We were recently recognized by INC 5000 as fastest growing companies in America for 2020, 2021, 2022. We have a culture of team work, excellence, and growth. We are seeking a team player interested in developing their career and contributing their skills to our growing team. You will interact with both vendors and all team members in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

HOW TO APPLY:

IF you meet the qualifications, and are interested in the position, please submit RESUME AND COVER LETTER indicating your interest in this position, to hr @ thekingswoodcompany.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Visit our website at www.thekingswoodcompany.com for more information about our growing company, and this excellent opportunity.

An acceptable Drug and Background check through the Company’s provider will be required upon acceptance of your offer. This will be paid for by the Company.

The Kingswood Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES:

Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact TKC directly in an attempt to present candidates. TKC will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to TKC, in any manner, will be considered TKC property. TKC will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. TKC will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35