Buyer

Role- Supply Chain Coordinator (Remote)

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Coordinator role is responsible for executing transactional and follow-up activities that enable Buyer Planners to focus on strategic buying and supply continuity. This position plays a critical role in maintaining supplier communication, ensuring purchase order (PO) accuracy, and supporting material availability through proactive follow-ups and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management & Supplier Communication

• Follow up on daily purchase orders (POs) to suppliers
• Obtain and track PO confirmations to ensure alignment on:
  • Delivery dates
  • Quantities
  • Pricing
• Escalate unconfirmed or delayed responses in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate documentation of supplier commitments

Lead Time & Pricing Maintenance

• Proactively request and update supplier lead times
• Validate and communicate any changes in lead time to Buyer Planners
• Gather and confirm updated pricing from suppliers as needed
• Support data accuracy in ERP system (JDE)

Shortage Management & Expediting

• Support Buyer Planners in managing material shortages
• Proactively follow up with suppliers on past-due or at-risk orders
• Expedite purchase orders based on production priorities
• Provide clear status updates on critical parts

Kanban & Materials System Support

• Create, update, and maintain Kanban cards as ad-hoc

Operational & Administrative Support

• Support ad-hoc supply chain related activities
• Maintain organized records of supplier communications
• Assist with data cleanup, reporting, and system updates
• Collaborate with Buyers, Production, and Planning teams

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred)
• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing support roles
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience working with ERP systems (JDE preferred)
• Understanding of Supply Chain, MRP, or Kanban systems
• Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Proactive follow-up and urgency
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally

Originally posted on Himalayas