Purchasing Coordinator

About the role

The Purchasing Coordinator processes, tracks, and handles administrative duties related to inbound and outbound freight within the Import Purchasing Department. This role may also involve direct customer contact to assist in resolving issues and driving sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders
• Maintains frequent communications with suppliers/providers to ensure efficiencies 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 of 2 years customer service experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred