Purchasing Coordinator

Description: JOB TITLE: Purchasing Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Procurement, Asst. Manager FLSA STATUS: Hourly Job Summary The primary responsibility of the Purchasing Coordinator is to assist in managing the procurement of supplies, equipment, services for the company and to coordinate with various departments - Production, Sales, Operations and Accounting to determine materials needed for production, maintain spare parts list/stock, cycle count production components and process transactions between business units. Duties/ Responsibilities: Perform inventory scan of PET sheet rolls Create item codes in operating system Supplier research Create and process purchase orders Keeping and updating procurement tracker to ensure proper records of purchases, receipts, and invoices Confirm orders back to procurement of finished goods Issue Ship Docs for finished goods Maintain pare parts lists and communicate shortages promptly Keep and maintain issued property records Keep open communication with production operators and direct supervisor on materials needed. Track Inventory Levels and determine what needs to be purchased Assist with physical inventory and reconciliation Assist with physical receiving and delivering of parts Collect order requests from other departments and report to procurement. Reconcile invoices with receiving documents and submit to AP for payment. Recommend new processes or systems for improvement; implement new ideas and strategies Manage and organize supplies closets to ensure appropriate inventory levels Works closely with Procurement to ensure proper work-flow of system processes and documentation. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities: Basic knowledge of supply chain/accounting principles (QuickBooks Enterprise / All Orders) Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate with a diverse audience at various levels Excellent time management and organizational skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point and Excel) Detail oriented and commitment to follow through to completion. Strong interpersonal skills; Strong team player Ability to work in a fast-paced, non climate-controlled environment Preferred skills/ Qualifications: Experience in wholesale distribution industry a plus Previous purchasing experience a plus Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus Education and Experience: High School Diploma required Bachelor’s degree preferred Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and walking from one end of the building to the other. Able to walk a minimum of 5,000 steps per day Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times. Eatery Essentials, Inc. and EE Dallas QB, Inc. are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.