Planning Procurement Coordinator

HP Hood•Batavia, NY

About The Position

HP Hood is seeking a Planning Procurement Coordinator to support production through efficient purchasing and inventory management. The role develops and executes ordering strategies and inventory and safety stock levels, builds supplier relationships, manages raw material delivery schedules, and supports accurate inventory records and company food safety and quality.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders based on MRP system demands or purchase requisitions to support the production schedule.
Develop and execute ordering strategies and inventory and safety stock levels to support production efficiently.
Develop 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.
Communicate effectively within the department and with other 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 tasks related to responsibility for food safety and product quality.