Procurement and Warehouse Coordinator

About the role

Kurz Overview and Mission: Proud to serve a leading industrial business in the Upper Midwest for over 100 years with best‑in‑class electro‑mechanical and clean energy products and services. We are driven by a culture centered on our six core values and strive every day to achieve our mission “to strengthen American industry.”

Role Mission: As the Procurement and Warehouse Coordinator you will coordinate the procurement of products for timely delivery for customer orders, stocked inventory orders and supply orders for the repair (shop) locations. You will also play an integral part of managing inventory through cycle counting, vendor returns and inventory review projects.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and/or services daily for business locations for timely delivery of product.
• Resolve receiving, shipping, inventory, and invoicing issues as they arise.
• Process vendor returns.
• Participate in vendor relationship strengthening strategies.
• Serve as a liaison between sales and suppliers regarding order placement and management (dates, pricing, reallocations, Canadian shipments, etc.).
• Establish and monitor a cycle‑count inventory program.
• Generate monthly fleet reporting data (forklift and truck).
• Participate in special projects when needed.
• Perform warehouse duties (route management, item fulfillments, item receipts, etc.) during staff shortages or vacations.
• Generate monthly reporting for inventory and vendor requirements as needed.
• Understand vendor rebate options for strategic purchasing opportunities.
• Manage vendor exchange programs as needed.
• Assist in quarterly stocking level discussions for all locations.
• Identify year‑to‑year cost‑savings opportunities.
• Manage item cost structure for purchased goods.
• Review, establish, and monitor contracts for facility goods and services.
• Set up and qualify new vendors, including documentation and terms.
• Coordinate inventory transfers between Kurz locations as needed.
• Manage disposition of obsolete and excess inventory.
• Maintain bin and location accuracy within NetSuite.
• Support annual physical inventory counts.
• Manage import/export and customs documentation for cross‑border shipments.
• Track forklift certifications and monitor warehouse safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in supply chain management or business administration (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement and/or inventory management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.