Supply Execution Coordinator

Vanderlande Industries•Atlanta, GA

13h

About The Position

Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, providing automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. The Supply Execution Coordinator is the point of contact for project teams on supply chain matters and plans and coordinates supply for assigned projects. Working closely with the project planner, the coordinator develops a realistic, committed supply plan and supports Supply Chain Center functions—including supply engineering, procurement, and shipping—in executing it. The role also monitors project supply progress and budgets, manages material supply and supplier relationships, supports improvement efforts, and helps ensure purchasing practices meet applicable safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. Travel of up to 20% is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
Experience with purchasing activities, including creation, monitoring, and expediting.
Experience performing analytical research within databases.
Experience using or working with tools such as Excel, Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and related digital or analytics platforms.
Knowledge of and experience with products and tools used for digital solutions, data analytics, process improvement, and digital automation solution development.
Good negotiating, contracting, and procurement skills.
Excellent communication and people skills; ability to work as a team player and communicate across hierarchical levels.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle stressful, time-sensitive situations, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
Strong computer skills, excellent MS Office skills, and experience with ERP systems, specifically JD Edwards.
Confidence, a take-charge mentality, and a hands-on approach.
Experience working in a project-driven organization.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Material Management, or equivalent.
APICS (Association for Operations Management) certification.
Experience with material planning, including MRP and Kanban replenishment.
Experience with demand planning, including forecasting and supply history analysis.
Technical or mechanical training.
Knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Supply Chain Center contact for project team members, including the Project Manager, Project Leader Engineering, Project Planner, Site Supervisor, and Finance.
Monitor, prioritize, and report supply order progress for assigned projects.
Identify and communicate delays and possible corrective actions to the project team in a timely, organized, and consistent manner.
Monitor and manage the SCC USA/CAN equipment budget for each assigned project.
Provide input during the sales phase, if requested, to help Systems Engineering create a competitive proposal and realistic preliminary project supply plan.
Work with the project team after a project is sold to develop a Project Supply Plan that optimizes Quality, Logistics, Technology, and Cost (QLTC).
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Coordinate and plan bulk and anonymous material supply.
Maintain a supply base and develop long-term strategic relationships with key partners.
Draft and improve contract templates, and promote their use for engaging installation services, construction subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and service-level providers.
Ensure ethical purchasing principles and standards are followed to comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality system requirements.