Supply Chain / Purchasing Coordinator - Virtual Company
Andover, MA 01810
About the Job
Vaco Boston has partnered with our client who is looking to add a Supply Chain/Purchasing Coordinator to their team.
The Supply Chain/Purchasing Coordinator will manage and optimize our supply chain and purchasing activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and a strong background in cloud-based inventory and purchasing systems. Experience in manufacturing and handling logistics for inbound and outbound shipments is highly desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Purchasing and Inventory Management:
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and provide consistent, timely updates
• Keep the team informed when lead times are not meeting requirements and work with suppliers to improve disruptions
• Oversee and manage cloud-based inventory systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
• Coordinate with the planning team to improve the projected fill rate based on demand and supply shifts
• Logistics Coordination:
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including coordinating shipments, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory levels, purchasing activities, and logistics performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management for optimizing the supply chain.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, planning, and finance, to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues promptly.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain or purchasing roles.
• Proven experience with cloud-based inventory and purchasing systems. Oracle a plus
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
