Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to support procurement and material movement for vessel operations and company facilities in Seattle, Washington. This position plays a key role in securing supplies, coordinating shipments, and ensuring items arrive accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working with crews, vendors, freight partners, and accounting teams in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned vessels and operational needs by reviewing requests, identifying sources, comparing vendor options, and issuing purchase orders.

• Track outstanding orders closely and communicate with suppliers to address delays, shortages, revised delivery dates, and cost variances.

• Arrange transportation for inbound and outbound materials, preparing shipment paperwork and monitoring deliveries through completion.

• Inspect incoming goods against order records and shipping documents to confirm accuracy, condition, and completeness.

• Sort and stage materials for vessel and departmental use while handling returns, repair coordination, warranty follow-up, and supplier credits.

• Provide logistical support during vessel departures, maintenance periods, shipyard activity, and other time-sensitive operational demands.

• Maintain organized purchasing and shipping documentation, including vendor records and tax-related forms, with a high degree of accuracy.

• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice mismatches, pricing questions, credit issues, and coding concerns.

• Compile purchasing and freight data, highlight opportunities to reduce costs, and contribute to process improvements across procurement and logistics functions.

Benefits

• PTO: Two weeks of PTO, plus sick time accrued at one hour per 40 hours worked
• Holidays: Standard
• 401(k): SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match; eligibility begins the month after 90 days of employment
• Health coverage: Premera medical, dental, and vision; 100% of employee premiums covered and 85% of dependent premiums covered. Coverage begins after 60 days of employment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of experience in procurement, logistics, shipping and receiving, supply chain support, marine operations, or a related area.
• Strong ability to organize work, analyze information, manage competing priorities, and solve problems effectively.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to build productive working relationships across operations, vendors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Preferred background in commercial fishing, seafood, maritime, shipyard, marine maintenance, or industrial environments.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in office, warehouse, dockside, and vessel settings, including operating company vehicles when needed.