Coordinator, Supplier Management

JR Coordinator, Supplier Management (Open)

Location: Port Allen, LA

Supports material management day-to-day operations. The role manages suppliers for efficiencies and performance of supplied products. Responsible for collecting and analyzing data for supplier performance rating, driving root cause and corrective action on non-conformances, and working with Quality on scheduling and conducting supplier audits. Identifies supply chain cost reduction opportunities, continuously improves sourcing processes, leads sourcing initiatives, and facilitates supplier selection.

• Conduct and lead in supplier qualification, RFP events, supplier selection, contract development, and approval of new suppliers to the ASL.
• Build and manage relationships with approved suppliers.
• Work with material management and production on forecast and inventory needs.
• Monitor inventory levels based on forecast.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding purchase order requests.
• Directly communicate with suppliers on confirmations and notifications on open purchase orders.
• Schedule and lead Material Report boards as required.
• Conduct and lead meetings with suppliers when nonconformance materials are identified.
• Complete nonconforming reports and documentation in Master Control for incoming materials.
• Complete deviation reports and documentation in Master Control for nonconforming material.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.
• Provide reports for Plant Performance Deck and Leadership Team to monitor long‑term trends and present for SIOP meetings with Business Unit Leaders.
• Work cross‑functionally with quality and manufacturing.
• Work with material management to conduct physical inventory counts.
• Receive inbound shipments of raw material from vendors.
• Complete receipt documents, post in ERP system, and move to incoming inspections.
• Verify approved raw material is stored and segregation follows procedures, taking actions necessary to mitigate risks.
• Complete all receipt transactions to ensure inventory and ERP financial postings are completed properly.
• Ensure that all files are stored and available per retention policies.
• Verify storage and segregation follow procedures, taking actions necessary to mitigate risks.
• Investigate reconciliation discrepancies and provide transaction details to Materials Management to support adjustments.
• Take corrective actions where necessary to maintain inventory accuracy levels in the 98th percentile (99th percentile for labeling).
• Perform projects as assigned by Materials Management.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and education.
• 3–5 years in a manufacturing plant environment with forecast/demand planning responsibilities.

• ERP System (SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills using business intelligence, predictive analytics.
• Dangerous Goods Certification (DOT, IATA, and IMDG) shipping regulations.
• Shipping software such as Federal Express Ship Manager.
• MS Office Suite.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong analytical, communication, and PC skills with ability to provide detail and report accuracy.
• Leadership skills with a results‑oriented approach, ability to analyze data to achieve desired inventory objectives for accuracy and turnover ratios.
• Ability to work across levels within an organization and comfortably communicate and present.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a collaborative environment.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain in Port Allen, LA, but will also work closely with Manufacturing, Production, and Quality departments.

The majority of work will be in an office environment, with occasional work in the warehouse. The position may require sitting for long periods of time.

Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits. The position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program. Bonuses are awarded at the company’s discretion.

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