Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Supply Chain Coordinator supports the end-to-end supply chain in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely procurement of materials, accurate demand forecasting, efficient scheduling, inventory accuracy, and on-time customer delivery. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at coordinating cross-functional activities to keep production running seamlessly.
Demand Forecasting
- Develop and maintain short- and long-term demand forecasts based on sales trends, customer input, historical data, and market conditions.
- Analyze forecast accuracy and improve planning reliability.
- Communicate forecast changes to production and customer service teams to align inventory and capacity.
Purchasing Support
- Generate purchase requisitions and ensure timely follow-up on supplier confirmations, delivery dates, and order issues.
- Track inbound materials and escalate potential shortages or disruptions.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and pricing
Inventory Management
- Improve stocking levels by setting safety stock, re-order points and economical order points.
- Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability.
- Support cycle counts, investigate variances, and assist with corrective actions.
- Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and coordinate disposition.
Planning & Scheduling
- Create and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
- Monitor work orders and adjust schedules based on forecast changes, capacity constraints, and material availability.
- Provide daily schedule updates to production, engineering, and customer service.
Logistics & Shipping
- Track inbound freight and resolve receiving discrepancies or damage claims.
- Track shipments and coordinate delivery schedules
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as the communication bridge between purchasing, production, engineering, quality, customer service, and warehouse teams.
- Participate in daily production and material review meetings.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance and reduce waste.
- Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement process improvements where necessary
Requirements:
- Bachelor ‘s Degree in supply Chain or operations
- 2-4 years’ experience in supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical abilities and experience with demand forecasting and data modeling
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills