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EquipmentShare Purchasing Coordinator in Columbia, Missouri
EquipmentShare is Hiring a Purchasing Coordinator
EquipmentShare is searching for a Purchasing Coordinator for our corporate distribution office to support our team as the department continues to grow.
Job Summary:
This role as the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for taking demand indicators and placing the appropriate purchase orders with the Approved suppliers and/or OEMs. These POs should be the result of analyzing demand forecasts, required lead times and the expected need date of the parts/equipment being ordered. Once ordered all PO’s must be tracked and expected arrival dates should be proactively communicated to internal/external customers as to the arrival dates and other key information.
Why We’re a Better Place to Work
Competitive salary.
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees
401(k) and company match.
Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.
Stocked breakroom and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch).
State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees.
Seasonal and year round wellness challenges.
Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more).
Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Gain appropriate approvals for purchases prior to placement from the approving manager and get proper confirmations from suppliers once orders are placed, such as Quantity ordered, specific sku confirmation, requested delivery or arrival dates and pricing. There may be other confirmations needed depending on the category ordered.
Responsible to be part of the cross functional team to review and analyze demand generation tools such as forecast, historical sales, equipment movements, etc. These sessions should include considerations such as seasonality, industry trends, economic drivers, etc.
Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans and potential benefits of recommended change.
Follow all SOP and work instruction guidelines as always trained. These processes are designed with the goal of best practices across the Supply Chain. At any point you feel an adjustment should be considered please bring it to your supervisor.
Attend daily/weekly group meetings to understand and be informed of internal communications, daily expectations and goals, review of previous days, weeks, months KPI’s, as well as safety topics and reminders.
Address order tracking inquiries and issues in a timely manner while keeping your supervisor informed.
Participate in cross functional projects to develop a best-in-class supply chain operation, from Order placement from supplier through shipment and receipt of end of the chain customer.
Comply with company SOP’s regarding supply/demand/ and purchasing practices to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant shipment of internal and external orders.
Ensures department activities are compliant with all Company processes and requirements, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
Ability to build effective working relationships, persuade, and influence others.
Results driven, utilize knowledge to meet or exceed KPIs and goals.
Proven time management skills and quickly adapts to a changing business environment.
Able to prioritize responsibilities with the appropriate level of urgency, able to listen and can use this information to solve problems, anticipate issues and make correct decisions based on a variety of situations.
Superior communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal skills; able to listen effectively to solve problems, anticipate issues and make effective decisions as needed.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail, basic problem-solving skills
Ability to flex as needed to ensure all daily shipments are picked accurately, packaged with care to reach the destination without damage and are shipped on time in accordance with customers’ expectations.
Comfortable with all varieties of technology such as ERP/MRP systems, EDI, forecasting tools, customer portals, etc.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
At least 1 year of work experience
Experience in Fulfillment Operations or any other Supply Chain disciplines a plus.
Past experience in formalized purchasing, forecasting and demand/supply planning.
Extensive experience in a desire to learn, grow and be part of a successful team REQUIRED!
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit for potentially long periods of time while concentrating
ERP experience a plus, specifically with Microsoft and Google suite of systems
Visual and hearing acuity.
EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.