Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator Job Description

The Supply Chain Coordinator supports the timely flow of materials required to maintain production schedules and fulfill customer commitments. This role involves monitoring purchase orders, managing supplier commitments, and identifying potential material delays to prevent impacts on production. The coordinator serves as a vital communication link between Purchasing, Planning, Inventory, Receiving, Production, Quality, and suppliers.

Monitor assigned purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding order status and delivery commitments.

Obtain and communicate updated supplier delivery dates and shipment information.

Maintain accurate material and purchase-order status within ERP/MRP systems.

Identify overdue, late, or potentially late materials and communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.

Assist with researching material shortages, receiving discrepancies, incorrect quantities, and documentation issues.

Coordinate with Purchasing, Planning, Inventory, Receiving, Production, and Quality to resolve routine material issues.

Support identification and escalation of material shortages that could affect production schedules.

Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to material status.

Perform other purchasing, inventory, expediting, and material-control duties as assigned.

Experience in supply chain, purchase order management, and material planning.

Basic understanding of purchasing, inventory, production, and material-flow processes.

Ability to track multiple purchase orders and material requirements simultaneously.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic ERP/MRP system usage.

This role is based in an office setting and follows a 9-80 schedule: Monday through Friday one week and Monday through Thursday the next, totaling 44 hours one week and 36 hours the next. The workday consists of 9-hour days, with every other Friday off. There is no overtime for hours exceeding 40 in this schedule.

This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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