Purchasing & Logistics Specialist
Listed on 2025-12-16
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing -
Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Our client, a leading provider of solutions for clean environments, is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to join their Supply Chain & Operations team. This role supports both the Procurement and Warehouse functions and is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset.
What is the Job?- Manage assigned product categories for accurate planning and forecasting
- Maintain inventory levels to support operational continuity
- Create and manage purchase orders; monitor supplier lead times and confirmations
- Evaluate stock levels against sales trends to adjust minimum holdings
- Identify and reduce excess inventory
- Optimize warehouse space and improve storage efficiency
- Meet deadlines and manage tasks within established time frames
Build and maintain vendor relationships; monitor supplier performance - Contribute to cost‑saving initiatives and process improvements
- Ensure supplier compliance with internal quality standards
- Perform administrative tasks related to purchasing and logistics
- Resolve discrepancies and issues in procurement processes
- Apply logistics knowledge to select efficient receiving methods
- Expedite urgent orders to meet customer needs
- Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, planning, or supply chain operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or related field preferred
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus
- Flexible, self‑motivated, and committed to delivering high‑quality results
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic distribution setting
- Exceptional attention to detail
- 401(k), dental, life & disability insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
About Manpower Group, Parent Company of:
Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells Manpower Group ® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.
Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 Manpower Group was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in‑demand talent.
level
- Associate
- Full‑time
- Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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