Supply Chain Coordinator

Description

• To perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls
• Responds to demand using the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software.
• Qualify new vendors to ensure Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets are met
• Issue First Article qualification orders to potential vendors with the assistance of Engineering and Quality Teams as needed
• Maintain and create shipping documents for import/export/domestic shipments with accuracy.
• Travel between the NCI facility locations as required.
• Conduct vendor audits with Quality team as necessary
• Issue purchase orders to meet the agreed demand plans while complying with planning parameters (lead-time, minimum order quantities min and max stock levels).
• Communicate any potential supply chain issues to The Purchasing Manager and to other impacted functions.
• Some lifting of boxes under 15 pounds
• Create and maintain purchase orders requested through the Indirect Purchasing module.
• Review of potential vendors for compatibility with the NCI supply chain management system
• Creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) package.
• Freight invoice review and dispute/accounting support.
• Ensuring the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments.
• Negotiates price and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Obtain freight quotes for the most cost efficient and price competitive way of shipping.

Requirements

• Good communication skills via telephone and email.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, related internal functions and external provider base.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms 2020.
• Competence with general computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a client’s office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions for dilemmas and problems.
• Must dress appropriately for a professional office.
• Attending a variety of internal and external meetings, the Supply Chain Coordinator is expected to be well prepared and to bring valuable insight to the meetings as an active participant.
• Three years of import and/or export logistics/freight forwarding experience.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar or experienced with ERP/MRP software
• Proven ability to solve challenging logistical problems and work with minimal direction.
• Must be a highly organized self-starter who possesses superior people management skills.
• Knowledge of geographic locations and the ability to calculate time and distance.
• Team player with proven ability to work well under pressure and constant deadlines.
• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of international and domestic modes of transport.
• Two years of progressive experience in purchasing and/or sourcing

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance