Purchasing Coordinator

This person purchasing plan: placing finished-goods, label and packaging POs, coordinating freight, and tracking every order until it is received and closed. The Supply Chain team decides what to buy and when; this role makes sure it happens on time, at the right quantity and price, with clean records.
Key responsibilitiesFinished-goods purchase orders• Issue POs to co-manufacturers based on the approved replenishment plan from the Supply Chain team.• Confirm quantity, pricing, lead time and production date for every PO, get written acknowledgment, and check pricing against the current co-man quote.• Resolve discrepancies (price, quantity, dates) before production starts and escalate anything that affects the plan.Label and packaging POs• Place label and packaging component POs with printers and suppliers, timed so components land at the co-man before the scheduled production run.• Confirm the correct SKU and approved artwork version before ordering.• Track component shipments to each co-man and confirm delivery so no production run is held up waiting on labels or packaging.Freight and inbound logistics• Schedule pickups of finished goods once lots are released (COA complete), following BPN pickup guidelines.• Quote and book LTL and FTL freight, share BOLs and pallet details, and set delivery appointments with [3PL or warehouse].• Flag delays, damages and shortages early, and manage claims with carriers and suppliers.Order tracking and close-out• Keep the status and ETA of every open PO current from placement through receipt.• Send the team a weekly open-PO and inbound schedule update, and call out any risk to stock levels.
RequirementsMust have• 3 to 4 years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or logistics coordination.• Hands-on experience placing POs and tracking them through delivery.• Strong Excel skills and experience working in an ERP.• Fluent English and clear, professional written communication with external partners.• Highly organized and detail-oriented; comfortable managing many open orders at once.• Follows up without being asked and flags problems before they become delays.Nice to have• Experience at a consumer goods, food, beverage or supplement brand.• Experience with co-manufacturers, or with label and packaging procurement.• Freight booking, carrier coordination or 3PL experience.• Experience with.
BenefitsPrepaid Medicine: Your health is our priority!Life Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones!Birthday Day Off: Celebrate your special day YOUR way!Indefinite-Term Labor Contract: Stability and all legal benefits included!