Inventory Purchasing Coordinator

Company: Noble Supply & Logistics
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Inventory Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for sourcing and purchasing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), building, and industrial products for our U.S. Military customers on Base. This on-site product specialist sources and procures a wide variety of product and sales activities, and supports the warehouse team, as needed. The Inventory Purchasing Coordinator also provides customer service support with product expertise, order tracking, and problem resolution.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contacts vendors to obtain pricing and availability,
• Creates and reviews purchase orders
• Places orders to meet customers schedules, and follows up with suppliers on order status
• Provides customer service support with order confirmations, product availability, problem resolution, product expertise, order tracking, back orders, and warranty information
• Expedites orders and coordinates with logistics suppliers for delivery of urgent orders
• Enters customer, product, and vendor data in Nobles proprietary ecommerce operating system in compliance with contractual requirements
• Works with warehouse staff to receive, inspect, and shelve incoming shipments
• Investigates and resolves purchase orders discrepancies related to price, quantity, and product description. Records all PO changes in Nobles system
• Selects carriers, negotiates rates, and manages operational issues with freight carriers
• Processes freight invoices, resolves freight claims, and issues freight credits.
• Provides back up support for other store functions, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.Experience, Education, Certifications:
  • Must be able to pass DOD Background check to work on US Military Facility
  • Associate degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Customer service background a plus with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Experience with MRO, building, and industrial products
  • Experience working in a U.S. Military installation environment a plus
  • Military experience a plusCompetencies:
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
    • Problem resolution and customer service skills
    • Ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects while consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to work under pressure.Computer Skills:Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, NetSuite a plusPhysical Demands:
      • Ability to lift, push and slide material/packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
      • Must be able to stand & walk for up to 8 hours a day.Equal Opportunity Statement:Noble provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Noble complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/...https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fm...https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/ep...

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