Business Development Coordinator at AA Metals, Inc in Orlando, FL

Job description

• The position of Business Development Coordinator is to support trading and business development operations by managing inventory, coordinating logistics, maintaining supplier relationships, and providing operational analysis. This role acts as a key liaison between customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure smooth product flow, accurate data, and efficient execution across the entire order cycle.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between customers and mills to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained to meet demand while minimizing excess storage costs.
• Monitor inventory levels across warehouses to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• Conduct inventory audits by reconciling physical stock with digital records in the ERP system (NetSuite).
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies in coordination with warehouse and trading teams.
• Coordinate with carriers, trucking companies, freight forwarders, and shipping lines to schedule pickups and deliveries.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOL), packing lists, and customs paperwork for international shipments.
• Track shipments in transit and proactively communicate delays, issues, or changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Support smooth inbound and outbound logistics to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
• Maintain and support the upstream supply chain by communicating with suppliers and vendors.
• Track vendor performance, including lead times, product quality, and pricing consistency.
• Assist with sourcing research and evaluation of potential new suppliers.
• Resolve issues such as damaged shipments, quantity discrepancies, or incorrect invoices, including negotiating credits or returns when needed.
• Collaborate with Traders on demand forecasting to determine product requirements for upcoming months.
• Identify operational bottlenecks within warehousing, logistics, or order flow and propose process improvements to reduce costs or improve efficiency.
• Enter and maintain accurate data in NetSuite and generate reports as required to support decision-making.
• Support day-to-day operational planning to keep trading and supply chain activities running smoothly.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in trading support, supply chain, logistics, or operations
• Experience working with warehouses, transportation providers, or international shipments
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain environments
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication skills for interacting with customers, suppliers, and carriers
• Comfort working with ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred)
• Basic understanding of logistics, inventory management, or supply chain operations
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to handle issues proactively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Fluency, both written and spoken, in Spanish

Skills

Preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Low-cost United Healthcare health insurance premiums
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement