Purchasing Coordinator
Purchasing Coordinator
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Job Description
McCormick & Company Incorporated a global leader in flavor is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join the team located in Atlanta GA
With more than $5 billion in annual sales the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry retail outlets food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality science innovation and service. Every day no matter where or what you eat you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better
As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits programs and services. Benefits include but are not limited to tuition assistance medical dental vision disability group life insurance 401(k) profit sharing paid holidays and vacations.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Prepare and execute cost effective material plans. From approved supplier list order materials in accordance with manufacturing and sales requirements. Ensure reorder points & safety stock parameters are regularly reviewed and maintained in accordance with lead times and Q.C. requirements. Manage material supply and stocks to meet customer service and inventory targets within agreed cost constraints. Initiate and coordinate action plans to manage materials shortages. Propose and evaluate continuous improvements and cost reduction initiatives. Manage through component transitions in a manner that prevents material obsolescence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare plans and calloff materials from approved suppliers and other McCormick facilities utilizing SAP MRP functionality to meet the needs of the production plan. Highlight potential impacts to the production schedules due to material shorts / nonconformance providing action based solutions to maintain effective production
Manage overall raw materials for a specific SKU portfolio within agreed targets whilst optimizing customer service and inventory targets within cost constraints producing management reports as required.
Arrange the return to vendor of agreed nonconforming goods following up appropriate documentation to enable purchasing to track corrective action.
Resolve discrepancies between ordered and delivered quantities and values and confirm payment approval with accounts payable.
Coordinate the process and maintain accurate records of documentation needed to facilitate the seamless importing of raw materials ensuring delivery on process audit targets.
Attend business review meetings and participate in project team activity as required to meet the needs of the business.
Ensure accurate and timely update for all relevant SLOB materials capturing corrective actions to mitigate potential future issues working with all relevant departments to minimize write off costs.
Utilize Supply Managed Inventory tool to escalate issues regarding raw materials
Audit master data and maintain MRP settings to enable most efficient lead times and inventory levels while ensuring service.
Comply with all the rules concerning Health and Safety to ensure that all equipment is operated safely and to report any accident injury or unsafe practice in accordance with procedures
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 35 years work experience in a planning or purchasing role specifically within materials / inventory management
Competent PC Skills including Word Excel etc.
Past exposure to planning using MRP and other systems (SAP preferred)
Assertive and tenacious results focused
Ability to remain calm under pressure and think outside of the box
Customer focused and committed to building effective internal and external working relationships Innovative flexible and adaptable
Good organizational and planning skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work well as part of a cross functional team
Competent written and oral communication skills including ability to give effective presentations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS in a Business related subject
Experience working in food manufacturing
Working knowledge of statistics preferred
APICS certification preferred.
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a general policy McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
