What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Feed My Starving Children?
Your Role:
Support and execute planning, procurement and logistics activities in support of Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)’s food packing operations. Lead on-hand inventory count process, troubleshoot shipment and inventory issues and analyze data and compile reports.
Pay, Schedule & Benefits:
- This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday during daytime business hours. Approximately 5-6 expenses-paid domestic annual trips are required.
- Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, FSA, dental, vision and more.
What You’ll Do:
- Coordinate and manage the weekly and monthly on-hand inventory and cycle count process.
- Troubleshoot shipment issues, product quality problems and inventory holds in collaboration with the logistics team and Quality Assurance Manager. Follow documentation procedures.
- Monitor Open PO Report, identify shipment delays and resolve delivery issues in collaboration with Buyer and Purchasing Manager.
- Generate and compile data metrics to produce Purchasing monthly reporting.
- Acquire Certificate of Analysis (COA) documents from vendors and file forms within FMSC tracking system.
- Manage third party PO generation and receipt process, problem solving and PO tracking.
- Assist with supply ordering, as needed.
- Assist Buyer/Planner and Purchasing Manager with PO management, vendor communication and inventory monitoring.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Your Qualifications:
- Commitment to support and promote FMSC’s Christian mission and goals.
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related work experience required. In lieu of degree, relevant experience will be considered.
- Advanced competencies with Microsoft Excel and ERP database systems. Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Excellent creative and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
- Self-starter capable of exercising independent judgment and decision-making.
- Proven collaboration, team relationship-building and customer service skills.
Your Team:
- Work location is Arizona (Mesa), Illinois (Aurora, Libertyville, Schaumburg), Minnesota (Chanhassen, Coon Rapids, Eagan) or Texas (Richardson). This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement that allows for a blend of onsite and remote work except for Richardson, Libertyville or Chanhassen locations which would be fully remote.
- Reports to Purchasing Manager.
- Join our group of professional world-changers. Work alongside dedicated, talented folks.
FMSC is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at FMSC - fmsc.org/values.
Salary : $38,000 - $48,200
