Description
Position at Autocar Parts, LLC
Do you want to become a Supply Chain Coordinator at Autocar Parts?
Can you be comfortable being uncomfortable? Are you fine with always speaking your mind? Can you lead, execute, and stay focused despite many distractions, and do the work yourself if needed?
At Autocar Parts, we fight for the customer's needs. We invest in and grow businesses that disrupt their industries by putting the customers' needs first. From big data to industrial manufacturing, we deliver tools that transform the work of the people that use them.
It takes a special kind of person to be a part of this business in transformation. We are privately owned and expect our team members to act with an owner mindset: Relentless about creating value for the customer. Dogged about finding efficiencies and eliminating waste. Standing arm in arm with the rest of the team until the job is done-and ready to do it again the next day, with a smile.
It is not easy to do things differently. But we do it-because we are passionate about improving our business and the lives of the people who use our tools.
Autocar Parts is currently looking for a systems thinker who wants an entry-level role in Supply Chain. This position is a key role to ensure we are in perfect alignment with our vendors to ensure we have appropriate delivery dates for our products. This role also requires a strong will and focus on results as you will partner with the customer service team to expedite the product in order to get a truck back on the road as soon as possible. Lastly, we need someone with strong systems and spreadsheet skills where you can work within our ERP system to maximize the accuracy of ETAs.
We see this role as an entry into our supply chain planning team where a successful individual can move up through our buyer/planner ranks including supply chain planner, senior planner, and sourcing specialist.
Your Mission Manage an assigned supply base, projects, and strategic initiatives to advance the in-stock performance of Autocar Parts.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with vendors via email, phone and EDI to ensure suppliers receive purchase orders, updates delivery schedules, tracks inbound shipments, and communicates supply issues to the organization.
• Work closely with the planners and warehouse in purchase order placement, invoice discrepancies, and maintaining inventory to satisfy customer requirements.
• Work with Customer Service to expedite shipments into our warehouses or direct to our end customers.
• Single point of contact for the Truck Customer Service team on the open order tracking
• Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information in ABAS ERP system
• Work with our truck manufacturing plant to secure drop shipments
• Track direct shipments and create sales orders
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree Required; preferred supply chain, logistics, or mathematics focus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Some knowledge of ERP systems is preferred
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.
• APICS Certification

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Where will you work? This role is located on-site Monday through Friday in Highland Park, IL, walking distance to the Metra Train Station
What do we offer in benefits? We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include base salary, incentive bonus opportunities, and benefits such as medical/dental/vision options, 401K plan, etc.