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About this Opportunity:
Client is a dynamic and socially responsible organization dedicated to making a positive impact on communities through our Social Impact Programs. We are seeking a detail-oriented and versatile, Purchasing and Planning Coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in executing our warehouse operations, ensuring that our supplies and materials are efficiently purchased and processed for our clients.
This Department supports the Social Impact team to provide commercial grade volunteer experiences for our clients. The Department will implement processes and procedures that allow the maximum flexibility for the project team to reach client requests (sometimes at the last minute), assist in reconciling projects, provide clearer cost structures for volunteer events, and conduct time studies to better understand the assembly project cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing:
As the client's Purchasing & Planning Coordinator, you will coordinate the purchasing process for all Social Impact Program-related supplies in collaboration with the project team. Your main responsibilities in this area will include:
- Reviewing work orders in collaboration with the project team.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders.
- Coordinating and placing orders for inventory, projects, and other corporate supplies.
- Controlling project supply costs and keeping consistent with budgets.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
- Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
Planning:
As a vital member of the client's team, you will play a crucial role in the coordination and execution of client's production schedule. Your primary responsibilities in the scheduling area will involve:
- Maintain production schedule. Keep the schedule meticulously updated to reflect current and upcoming projects.
- Assemble personnel to fulfill project timelines.
- Regularly communicate any schedule changes or updates to the relevant teams to ensure a cohesive workflow.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the time requirements for the preparation and assembly of social impact kits.
- Proactively identify potential bottlenecks and work with the team to implement solutions, ensuring a smooth and timely production process.
Production:
Working closely with the Operation Director, Warehouse & Production Coordinator, and Project Teams you will coordinate the assembly of all kits, and the assembly line operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning the production process, changing workflows when necessary.
- Communicate with stakeholders.
- Execution and perform the preparation and assembly of kits.
- Finalizing all In-Person, At-Home and At Office kits for shipment handoff to shipping department
- Assisting in maintaining GTG's employee safety.
- Maintain high standard for quality control.
By fulfilling these responsibilities, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of client's social impact initiatives, contributing to the success of the client's mission.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a coordination role, preferably in a warehouse or related field.
- A flexible problem-solver
- Understanding of QuickBooks Enterprise
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to assist in maintaining accurate records.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with hand tools (hammer, screwdrivers, saw, drills, etc.), pallet jackets, and mobile racks.
Join the client's team and contribute to their mission of creating positive social impact by effectively coordinating their supply purchasing and resource scheduling. If you are a proactive, organized, and adaptable professional with experience in warehouse coordination, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.