Supply Chain Coordinator

Norfolk Iron & Metal•Norfolk, NE

About The Position

The Supply Chain Coordinator assists the Product Manager with procurement of steel products, including coil, plates, sheets, bars, and tubes. The role monitors inventory levels, lead times, and pricing trends to maintain adequate supply and competitive pricing, and keeps purchasing activity records accurate and current in the purchasing system or ERP. The coordinator works with the logistics department to coordinate shipments and manage inventory efficiently. Duties also include designing truck routes across multiple geographic areas, dispatching employee and commercial drivers through the TMW System, and working with branch sales, dispatchers, and management to compile loads based on delivery dates, products, customer expectations, delivery times, and applicable DOT regulations. The role collaborates with drivers on rerouting to improve efficiency between stops and handles clerical work, data entry, phone calls, and issue resolution.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with routing, purchasing, or inventory management software.
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist the Product Manager with procurement of steel products, including coil, plates, sheets, bars, and tubes.
Monitor and track inventory levels, lead times, and pricing trends to ensure adequate supply and competitive pricing.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records in the purchasing system or ERP.
Coordinate shipments with the logistics department and support efficient inventory management.
Design truck routes to multiple geographic areas throughout the country.
Dispatch employee and commercial drivers within the TMW System.
Work with branch sales, dispatchers, and management to compile loads based on delivery dates, product types, customer expectations, delivery times, and applicable DOT regulations.
Reroute and collaborate with drivers to improve efficiency between stops.
Perform clerical tasks and data entry, answer phone calls, and respond to and resolve issues.