Inventory Coordinator

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for managing vendor confirmations to ensure that purchase orders are received and confirmed accurately and for following up on unconfirmed purchase orders. They also follow up on open purchase orders or open purchase order lines that are past their due date. Additional tasks include working with warehouses to resolve receiving discrepancies (OS&D's), working with accounts payable to resolve vendor invoice and purchase order discrepancies (APDs), and collaborating with vendors, Inventory Analysts, and the field on business‑related issues.

The role requires a highly motivated person who can shift and prioritize workload in a fast‑paced, highly transactional environment, adapt to segment‑specific processes, and navigate and implement processes based on business needs.

• Follow up with vendors on vendor acknowledgements not received (through exception reporting).
• Follow up with vendors on purchase order lines that are past due and update purchase orders with updated information (through exception reporting).
• Work with warehouses and vendors to resolve OS&D's.
• Work with Inventory Analysts, vendors, and warehouses to resolve APDs.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, learning contacts throughout the organization beyond the vendor customer service representative.
• Leverage relationships to solve problems, such as expediting late POs, improving delivery dates, etc.
• Question cost discrepancies with vendors based on a defined threshold.
• Work closely with and support Inventory Analysts on business‑related matters.

0–3 years of purchasing experience. Associates degree required, Bachelors degree preferred.