Sourcing Coordinator
Joining Technologies, Inc.Job Title: Sourcing Coordinator Reports To: Director of Operations FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Company Overview Joining Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions with a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Our teams work collaboratively to manage seamless supply chains, optimize production processes, and ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies. Summary: Develops a supply chain strategy that supports and meets company goals, company performance objectives and customer expectations. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by your immediate supervisor as deemed necessary. 1. Coordinates all aspects of the supply chain to ensure all raw materials and purchased products are delivered on time at the best price and quality to support the production schedule. 2. Coordinate with sales, engineering, and production teams to ensure demand forecasts are being met. 3. Coordinates and oversees the entire lifecycle of supply chain orders, from sourcing raw materials to delivering the finished product to the customer to ensure efficiency. 4. Develops and implements initiatives to reduce supply chain costs. 5. Oversee all functions of suppliers relating to supply chain orders, including supplier quality and delivery performance, supplier relations, timely resolution of problems, and cost competitiveness. 6. Oversee sourcing and vendor selection for components, material and/or related services. 7. Set accurate inventory targets, balance stock/safety stock levels and implement loss mitigation. 8. Reports supply chain status regularly to upper management. 9. Travels to supplier or customer sites as required. 10. Attends industry trade events as required. 11. Hosts internal meetings and events for customers or suppliers as required. 12. Attends learning events as required. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Language Ability: Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Math Ability: Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, ERP Software and Microsoft Project / Planner Education/Experience: Two to four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: · Superior oral and written communication skills · Superior negotiating skills · Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and work instructions · Ability to adhere to company's core values and work ethics · Ability to manage and supervise a small group of employees · Superior understanding of project management principles and techniques · Basic understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement · Good understanding of managerial accounting 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 sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to …