Job Description:
The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for inventory and purchase order management of packaging materials relative to Sales demand plans. This role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day supply levels to our growing operations and work as a liaison between our packaging vendors and our supply chain warehouses, as well as strategic decision-making in managing the replenishment of packaging to all growing regions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for timely planning of packaging replenishment to our supply chain warehouses
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Release and manage PO’s for replenishing packaging supplies for California Giant’s growing regions
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Manage inventory daily and ensure stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
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Process daily packaging issues for multiple locations
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Communicate with Suppliers and cultivate positive supplier relations
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Track PO status daily by monitoring scheduled deliveries
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Manage inventory levels for multiple locations and initiate inventory transfers between locations
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Manage pooled supply chain vendors like CHEP – process PO’s, reconcile weekly inventories, report usage and manage annual audit processes.
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Analyze month-end inventory levels for variances, determine root cause, and make corrections
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Set-up and cultivate open channels of communication with each warehouse
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Manage vendor price changes in our ERP system
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A/P coding for supplies
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Manage and Issue PO’s for all Logistics Supplies needed throughout our growing regions (temp recorders, pallet stickers, CO2, misc labels, etc)
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Manage replenishment tool by analyzing daily usage vs demand of packaging materials
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma
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3 – 5 years’ experience in supply chain procurement / purchasing
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Knowledge of supply chain practices and impact to the business
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work through work related issues that arise.
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Analytical skills to obtain data and present conclusions through different tools
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Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and ERP (Famous)
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Detail-oriented
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Ability to navigate and negotiate with suppliers to meet business objectives
- Experience in accounting and produce
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Bilingual and Biliterate in Spanish
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APICS certificate
Physical Requirements
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Must be able to lift on a periodic basis
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Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Confidential Job:
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