Purchasing Coordinator

LW Flooring Job Description

Position : Purchasing Coordinator

Department : Purchasing Department

Reporting to : Vice President

Effective Date : December 5, 2020

JOB DESCRIPTION
Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for part/product description, inventory level control including reorder analysis and shipment planning, price sheet maintenance, and other system support functions.

SKILLS NEEDED

• Bilingual; fluent in English and Chinese
• Must be accountable and self-motivated team member/leader
• Must exhibit organization, problem solving, decision making, time management and communication skills
• Must have project management and system improvement capabilities
• *Must be computer literate with spreadsheet knowledge
• Must be able to pay attention to details for data accuracy
• Supply chain and business analysis experience is highly preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create a new product data sheet and new part/product list in the system.
• Monitor sales and inventory levels
• Contribute to and create reorder analysis reports and spreadsheets
• Place purchasing orders timely to maintain optimal stock levels
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure progress of production and quality control
• Update system of the progress of each order and relay any delays or change of products to Customer

Service or other department

• Update and maintain vendor price sheet accuracy
• Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn about current tariffs and duties and keep up with changing customs charges and regulations as they relate to our product line
• Perform other necessary support duties to other departments especially Customer Service department.
• As a team member of LW Flooring; performs other tasks outside their duties from time to time

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as

computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 20 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Signatures

This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

Manager_______________________________________________

HR____________________________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Employee____________________ __________ Date_____________

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Work Location: Remote