What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Purchasing Coordinator position at UFP Industries, Inc. and Careers?
Job Summary
The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assisting the plants and purchasing in monitoring, managing, and maintaining the overall VMI inventory level.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with the buyers and plants to monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs.
- Know our system inside and out so you can run any inventory and receive reports available and answer inventory questions that come up.
- Handle most communication with specific vendor contacts and facilitate their needs.
- Investigate any inventory discrepancies and communicate the issue with plants and vendors.
- Handle vendor issues tactfully
- Maintain vendor price maintenance tables
- Update and maintain VMI and cash contract records
- Prepare various reports and correspondence as required
- Process Import payables
- Share backup receptionist duties
- Perform other duties as directed
- Assists in assigned special projects Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
- Minimum one year of experience in inventory control or related area
- Working knowledge of inventory internal controls, and company procedures
- Working knowledge in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
Compensation & Benefit Information:
Hourly/Salary Pay Range : $22-$30 hourly dependent on experience*
- pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
Bonus/Incentive Pay : Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $22 - $30