Vendor Coordinator

Location: Thomasville, NC

About the role

The Vendor Coordinator is responsible for vendor assembly coordination including processing vendor parts and coordinating with manufacturing to ensure material is available based on customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials.
• Function as the primary point of contact for vendors addressing any issues or concerns.
• Place and track orders for required parts and materials based on production schedules and stock levels.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, and vendor performance.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure adequate supply while avoiding overstocking.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between received goods/orders and quality issues.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor files (including preferred parts, contact information, and tier classification).
• Provide reports on vendor performance, order status, and stock levels.
• Review incoming materials for quality and compliance within specified parameters.
• Coordinate with the production team to prioritize urgent materials and orders.
• Serve as a back-up to the Mixer Technician, including operating a forklift to transport materials.
• Communicate effectively with customers to resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Perform data entry and reporting in Excel and other software as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Capability to stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• 401K with 5% company match, vested after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuing education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

Pay

$21.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (4-day work week)

About Quanex

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor products markets. We improve the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, help customers achieve greater production efficiencies, give back to communities where we operate, produce shareholder value, and help our employees learn, grow, and thrive.