Supply Chain Coordinator - Entry Level

Supply Chain Coordinator

Area automotive supplier is hiring a Supply Chain Coordinator to work in their fast-paced manufacturing facility. As the Supply Chain Coordinator, you will report to the Assistant Plant Manager and will have the following responsibilities:

• Improve the existing scheduling system
• Communicate daily with sales, production and purchasing on scheduling requirements
• Review and make recommendations to the purchasing plan
• Control and monitor inventory
• Complete cycle counts and schedule monthly inventory
• Drive inventory accuracy while increasing inventory turns
• Troubleshoot scheduling and inventory issues
• Review forecasts and maintain inventory requirements
• Other duties as delegated by the manager

Candidates will be expected to spend up to 20% of their day on the manufacturing floor. The position requires candidates to be motivated to improve the scheduling process and be good with systems, including Microsoft Excel. Candidates should be able to take ownership of projects and have excellent problem solving skills and strong technical capabilities. The company offers competitive benefits that are very competitive, including three tier medical, dental, vision, basic life, short-term disability, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

Requirements for the Supply Chain Coordinator:

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field (supply chain, materials, logistics, operations, etc.) highly preferred; candidates with a high school diploma with at least one year of experience in a similar manufacturing materials position will be considered 2. Experience with inventory management and cycle counts; coursework acceptable 3. Exposure to MRP or ERP systems 4. Microsoft Office, including strong MS Excel skills

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. Automotive supplier experience 2. Experience working in plastics manufacturing 3. Manufacturing scheduling experience in small batch or changeover environments 4. Experience in a similar manufacturing materials position

Why work for this organization: 1. This company is expanding their business mix 2. Competitive benefits package 3. Good work/life balance 4. Profitable organization 5. Located in a summer hot spot with easy access to Cedar Point and Put-In-Bay