Packaging Coordinator

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Full‑time Regular Avon, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition

The Packaging Product Coordinator is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and external business partners to facilitate business growth and profitability.

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and external business partners
• Effectively communicate with suppliers with regards to commercial issues, pricing, package size changes and MOQ adjustments with the goal of maximizing profitability for the division
• Arrange supplier visits and participate in supplier meetings to share knowledge and support the development of strategies to maximize commercial success
• Communicate customer opportunity updates and technical product inquiries to suppliers, with VP Principal Management approval
• Use literature, samples, and documentation from suppliers to facilitate and share product knowledge with the sales team

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers
• Act as a liaison between customer service and the customer on any product order issues, such and pricing, delivery, and documentation
• Communicate with Sales on any product issues and requests their involvement on situations that requirement immediate action and/or resolution
• Notify customers of supplier, product, and documentation changes via appropriate communication platforms (e‑mail, fax, telephone, etc.)

• Determine cost and get direction from VP Principal Management on price setting for new business opportunities; provide quotations to Sales Coordinators/Account Managers
• Create, maintain, and update costing templates and budgetary price lists
• Coordinate with Operations team to determine input costs for new product development projects and conducts cost analysis and pricing

• Monitor inventory levels and the replenishment process to ensure stock levels are adequate based on regular/seasonal requirements as well as contractual agreements
• Work with the VP Principal Management to establish, review and adjust minimum and maximum inventory level standards
• Work closely with the Regulatory and Quality Manager on matters regarding documentation and regulatory concerns arising with commercialization of new products
• Collaborate with the logistics team on procurement of products and the customer service team on customer-related solutions
• Coordinate special product labeling, repackaging, and blending with internal teams and create work orders as required
• Request documentation and technical information from suppliers for all products
• Coordinate documentation and labeling for privately labeled products with principals.

• Using profit margin reports, identify unacceptable margins, and investigate reasons why margins might fall outside of expected levels
• Provide monthly forecast updates to key suppliers
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure supplier rebates are accurate
• Manage, track, and update opportunities in eChempax

• Work with Principal or Supplier in correcting quality issues that are causing issues for our customers.
• Respond to customer or sales requests for existing product documentation and coordinate requests for new documents or customer questionnaires with appropriate team members

• Manage custom sourcing projects on an as needed basis
• Seek out additional packaging suppliers when business opportunities are presented. Working with Sales directly if needed to understand customer requirements.
• Assist sales team with sourcing needs for special projects and opportunities.

• Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, strategies, pillars, and fundamentals
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities
• Perform other duties as requested

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Administration or Marketing
• Previous industry experience desired working with customer and suppliers in a Product or sales…