Planning Procurement Coordinator

HP Hood•Batavia, NY

2d•$33 - $34

About The Position

HP Hood is seeking a Planning Procurement Coordinator to support production through purchasing, inventory planning, supplier coordination, and accurate data management. The role creates purchase orders in response to MRP system demands or purchase requisitions, develops ordering strategies and inventory/safety stock levels, and maintains raw material delivery schedules. It also supports inventory accuracy, supplier relationships, contract and quality assurance matters, and communication across the department and company functions. The coordinator may back up team members and perform tasks related to the food safety and quality of company products. The position requires strong communication, math, computer, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to adapt to changing needs, handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively with others. An associate degree emphasizing business and two years of procurement experience are requested; experience may substitute for education. The stated pay range is $32.66–$34.24 USD, with exact compensation varying by skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Associate degree with an emphasis on business and two years of procurement experience; experience may be substituted for education.
Basic understanding of general accounting and finance.
Excellent math skills.
Advanced computer knowledge, including word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and report building.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly while maintaining accuracy.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work well with people.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional lifting and carrying of 30–50 pounds, infrequent pushing or pulling under 75 pounds without assistance, and repetitive hand and wrist movements.

Nice To Haves

SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders efficiently to meet production demands dictated by the MRP system or purchase requisitions.
Develop and execute ordering strategies and inventory/safety stock levels to support the production schedule efficiently.
Grow and enhance supplier relationships.
Set up and maintain raw material delivery schedules.
Manage the cycle counting program, including explaining variances.
Assist with periodic and scheduled audits to ensure inventory data accuracy.
Manage contracts and quality assurance issues.
Ensure effective communication within the department and with company functions.
Analyze, correct, and enter daily data collection systems as needed for the department.
Maintain accurate files.
Back up team members as needed.
Perform various tasks involving responsibility for the food safety and quality of company products.