Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage lead times with suppliers on buyouts/specials
- Execute purchase orders in alignment with planning direction from Supply Chain Manager
- Review and validate purchase order acknowledgements to ensure alignment with requested delivery dates and quantities
- Expedite purchase orders to mitigate potential delivery risks
- Proactively communicate potential delivery delays to Supply Chain Manager and Inventory Managers
- Maintain accurate order status and documentation in the ERP system
- Assist in the analysis of demand forecasts against on hand and on order positions
- Support implementation of supply chain initiatives led by the VP of Supply and or the Supply Chain Manager
Required Education and Experience:
- 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in supply chain preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with ERP systems and Excel
- Ability to work independently on assigned duties
Working Conditions (Including Physical and Mental Demands):
- Manual dexterity for use of computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed
- Ability to speak, hear and interpret sounds and speech
- Must be able to sit, stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day, occasionally 8+ hours, occasionally position will require stooping, kneeling or crouching for less than 8 hours per day
- Ability to carry up to 10 lbs.
- Work environment is consistent with an office setting
- Occasional exposure to loud noises