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Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing and Planning Coordinator to drive efficiency across our supply chain and production processes. In this pivotal role, you will manage procurement activities, coordinate production schedules, and optimize inventory levels to ensure seamless operations. Your expertise in supply chain management and production planning will be instrumental in supporting our manufacturing goals. Join us to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your technical proficiency and cross-functional communication skills will make a real impact on our success! Duties Purchasing and Vendor Management. Contract (PO) Review, Order set-up, and Initial Production Planning. Source materials and manage from RFQ (Request for Quote) to Receiving efficiently, utilizing an ERP system. Coordinate with production and sales departments to align production planning to ensure on-time delivery to customers. Utilize production management ERP system to streamline supply chain operations. Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, inventory transactions, and production schedules while ensuring cross-functional communication for smooth workflow execution. Customer Service as required. Oversee shipping with required documentation to customers. Materials inventory management. Requirements You must be very detail oriented. Proven experience in purchasing and production planning. Technical proficiency with an ERP system. Strong knowledge of inventory management practices. Excellent skills in Excel and spreadsheet creation. Familiarity with manufacturing processes, inventory control techniques, and production management systems. Ability to effectively communicate across departments to facilitate coordination between procurement, production, and sales. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. Join us as a Purchasing and Planning Coordinator where your expertise will help shape a growing company! We value proactive problem-solving skills combined with a passion for continuous improvement — your contribution will directly impact our ability to deliver quality products on time!

Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person