Purchasing Coordinator - Urgent Position

We are hiring a competitive Purchasing Coordinator to join our dynamic team at Barrett Petfood Innovations in Brainerd, MN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Purchasing Coordinator is a fantastic opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in planning, teamwork and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Purchasing Coordinator at Barrett Petfood Innovations today!

As a Purchasing Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating the daily activity associated with raw material purchasing for Barrett Petfood Innovations, including but not limited to; proteins, grains, minerals, palatant, oils, etc.  The successful candidate will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including excel, detail oriented and adaptable. 
Responsibilities: Report out and analyze purchase demands from the ERP system to determine upcoming needs according to the production schedule. Understand, coordinate, and anticipate lead times on needed materials. Issue day-to-day purchase orders with suppliers. Manage communication on lead time modifications and availability of materials needed. Understand and track the shelf-life of materials, keeping waste to a minimum. Coordinate with Logistics Coordinator on delivery schedule of purchases Track pricing discrepancies with accounting and supplier follow-up if needed.  Keep up with day-to-day demand of raw materials to adequately supply the production schedule. Ensure adequate and appropriate documentation exists with suppliers. Work with production staff on shipping or product issues and resolve it with the suppliers as needed. Requirements: Strong Microsoft Office experience and familiarity with inventory software. 1-2 years purchasing experience desired. Familiarity with sourcing and vendor relationships. Working experience of vendor management software. Solid judgement along with decision making and planning skills. Detail orientated and adaptability to a changing environment. Benefits: Competitive Pay Company Paid Medical Dental Company Match Retirement PTO Free Pet Food Benefits of working as a Purchasing Coordinator in Brainerd, MN:
? Excellent benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Advantageous package