Entry Level Purchasing Coordinator at Surge in Eaton, OH

Job description

• We are hiring a Production Control Purchasing Coordinator to manage the ordering and tracking of components, raw materials, and production supplies. This position plays an important role in maintaining appropriate inventory levels, supporting manufacturing schedules, controlling freight costs, and preventing production disruptions.
• The ideal candidate has previous purchasing, inventory, materials, or production control experience and is comfortable working with numbers, inventory data, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for assigned components, parts, and raw materials
• Monitor orders and track deliveries to ensure materials arrive on schedule
• Maintain inventory levels within established company targets
• Monitor inventory turns and identify potential shortages or excess inventory
• Control and monitor freight costs, including identifying opportunities to reduce premium freight
• Perform quarterly and as-needed cycle counts
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes
• Assist with developing and implementing corrective actions for inventory issues
• Support production requirements by ensuring materials are available when needed
• Participate in meetings and represent the purchasing function as needed
• Support new product and program launches for assigned parts and materials
• Monitor product and program phase-outs to minimize obsolete inventory
• Research alternative uses for obsolete parts and materials
• Complete required production control and purchasing documentation
• Cross-train within the department to provide additional support when needed
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing improvement programs

Requirements

• Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, materials, production control, or a related field
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Team-oriented and self-motivated
• Comfortable working with computers and Microsoft Office
• Professional phone and communication skills

Skills

Required

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team-oriented and self-motivated