Supply Chain Coordinator

Imperial Dade • Jersey City, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies, and equipment in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers across multiple business-to-business market segments, including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 120,000 customers through a network of 130+ branches. The Supply Chain Coordinator will be responsible for managing inventory and purchase order processing from the creation of the order to the receipt of the product. This will include collaboration with Buyers on what products to order, creation of orders in our system, adjustments to orders that have already been placed, follow-up with source suppliers on the status of open orders, and working with suppliers to expedite orders or address other service-related issues.

Requirements

• Problem-solving skills: Able to use logic and accepted methods to solve problems and identify effective solutions.
• Bachelor’s Degree, in a related discipline preferred.
• Prior purchasing, inventory management and supply chain-related experience preferred.
• Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• An aptitude to learn other technical applications quickly.

Responsibilities

• Create, release, and track purchase orders accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and inventory requirements.
• Develop a relationship with the buying team in order to effectively understand our products and the relationships with our source suppliers.
• Develop a relationship with our source suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of any issues with purchase order processing.
• Urgently follow up with business partners to get updates on deliveries, adjust delivery parameters, or to address service issues.
• Press for immediate answers to meet deadlines and maintain desired service levels.
• Provide support as needed to the daily ordering and inventory activities of the Purchasing Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level