Supply Chain Coordinator
Company Overview:
Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 100th year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture, and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. Hooker Furnishings is currently hiring for a Supply Chain Coordinator to work out of our Martinsville, VA and/or High Point, NC location. With over 1,000 employees in 15 locations in California, Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina including international operations in China and Vietnam, Hooker Furnishings is growing and looking for a highly analytical professional who is looking to work with a detail-oriented supply chain team.
Summary of Position
We are looking for an analytical individual with proven experience and great excel skills to improve the efficiency of supply chain operations through data collection, analysis, and execution.
The Supply Chain Coordinator will formulate and implement purchasing plans to aid in the operational management of multiple product groups - from initial product forecast to final product receipt in the distribution center. They will utilize historical demand and capacity planning information to execute the most efficient inventory plan. They will interact and effectively communicate within the organization on issues concerning the product for which they are immediately responsible.
Manufacturing and Supplier Base Locations for products:
China, Vietnam, India, Mexico, North, South & Central America
Number of Direct Reports
None
Travel
Up to 20%, as needed
Responsibilities
- Analyze, plan, schedule and release domestic and import purchase orders, transfer orders and/or blanket orders (as required) to produce specific objectives
- Prepare and distribute monthly Sales & Operations Planning data
- Maintain inventory levels as per the set targets
- Demand Planning and forecasting tasks
- Assist in resolving questions from warehouse and logistics personnel regarding container schedules, purchase order numbers, container discrepancies, the assigning of carton ids or printing of labels
- Follow-up with assigned domestic and international supply chain personnel to ensure that the production/containers ship on time to meet customer deadlines
- Compile reports to inform organization of any production delays and / or quality issues
- Create and develop positive working relationships with key company personnel to establish constructive corporate team building
- Develop training materials for Supply Chain Operations
- Execute other critical supply chain operations duties as deemed necessary by Supply Chain management
Candidates that will be a great fit:
- Analytical
- Advanced Excel experience
- Self-management skills (excellent time management & motivated)
- Highly organized and meticulous
- Good decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a teamwork-based organization
- Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking
- Excellent work ethic
- Proven ability to recognize trends/patterns in data and apply logic
- Proven ability to understand and implement operational strategies (a plus, not required)
- Proven ability to learn and use ERP systems such as D365/MS Dynamics AX or have the ability to quickly learn effective use of such tools
- High school diploma: college is a plus but not required
Why should you apply?
- A company committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) values.
- Competitive compensation and bonus plans.
- Competitive PTO plans
- 8 company paid holidays and 2 additional paid floating holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
- Matching 401k employer contributions.
- Successful and stable organization for over 95 years.
- Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
- A caring, family-focused culture.
- Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
Shift: day shift/hybrid (flexible on start time between 7 am- 9 am)
Pay: DOE
Location: This position can be based out of either our Martinsville, VA or High Point, NC location.