The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for processing, tracking, and administrative duties pertaining to inbound and outbound freight within the Import Purchasing Department. May also have direct customer contact to assist in resolving issues and driving sales opportunities.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders
Maintains frequent communications with suppliers/providers to ensure efficiencies in information gathering
Maintains all tracking documents/spreadsheets for inbound freight
Assists in developing reports and compiling market information for trades
Prepares various reports and correspondence on a regular basis
Assists in processing reports, documents, and purchases in a timely manner
Assists in cost/rate retrieval for international freight lanes
Assists in assigned special projects
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of 2 years customer of service experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
