Description:
Drive Operational Excellence in a Growing Manufacturing Environment
Gorilla Mill is seeking a highly organized and proactive Supply Chain Coordinator to support our purchasing, inventory, planning, and supplier management functions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials are available when needed, production stays on schedule, and supply chain processes operate efficiently.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes ownership of day-to-day supply chain execution. Experience with Epicor ERP or a similar manufacturing ERP system is highly valued.
Purchasing & Supplier Management
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Create, manage, and track purchase orders to support production requirements.
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Work directly with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost expectations are met.
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Maintain strong vendor relationships and proactively resolve supply issues.
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Support supplier sourcing and evaluation activities.
Planning & Inventory Management
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Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support production schedules.
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Assist with demand planning and material requirements planning (MRP).
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Identify and communicate material shortages, delays, and inventory risks.
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Help maintain optimal inventory levels while balancing operational and financial objectives.
ERP & Data Management
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Utilize Epicor ERP to manage purchasing, inventory, and planning transactions.
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Maintain accurate item, inventory, supplier, and purchasing data.
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Support reporting and data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
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Assist with continuous improvement of ERP processes and system utilization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner closely with Production, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on material and scheduling needs.
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Communicate material status, supply risks, and potential delays to key stakeholders.
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Support process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, inventory optimization, and cost reduction.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory control, planning, or related manufacturing functions.
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Experience working within an ERP system.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
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Experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Epicor ERP experience.
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Familiarity with MRP, purchasing, forecasting, and inventory management processes.
