Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our businessstrategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own bossby creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
Job SummaryThe Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for processing, tracking, andadministrative duties pertaining to inbound and outbound freight within theImport Purchasing Department. May also have direct customer contact to assistin resolving issues and driving sales opportunities.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders
Maintains frequent communications with suppliers/providers to ensureefficiencies in information gathering
Maintains all tracking documents/spreadsheets for inbound freight
Assists in developing reports and compiling market information for trades
Prepares various reports and correspondence on a regular basis
Assists in processing reports, documents, and purchases in a timely manner
Assists in cost/rate retrieval for international freight lanes
Assists in assigned special projects
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum Associate's Degree or equivalent industry experience
Minimum 2 years of Purchasing Experience
Experience purchasing Construction Material a plus
Minimum of 2 years customer of service experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred
Compensation & Benefit Information:Hourly Pay Range: $23.07-27.88 per
Bonus/Incentive PayIncentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piecerate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employeereferral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and businessunit performance may also be provided.
Benefits currently offered to our employees:Medical insuranceHealth savings account with company contributionDental insuranceVision insuranceBasic and voluntary life insuranceDisability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysStock purchase program with employee discountEducational reimbursementWellness programs and challengesOther supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equalopportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive considerationwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.