About the Role
OuterFactor, Inc. is hiring an Operations Coordinator (Job Code: 1003) to support and coordinate US operations alongside our corporate global manufacturing facilities, particularly in China.
Duties
Responsible for supporting and coordinating US operations with corporate global manufacturing facilities, particularly in China; coordinate and support US production and inventory management operations; and collaborate closely with corporate China-based teams and factories to ensure on-time production while adhering to approved quality standards and deadlines. Support production planning activities based on demand forecasts and economic order quantities; minimize inventory carrying costs and maximize profitability; and maintain close partnerships with corporate China-based factories and supply-chain teams to ensure quality control processes and standards are adhered to.
Utilize and apply knowledge of NetSuite, injection molding composites, procurement plan development procedures, MOQ, transaction timetables, KPIs, demand forecasting, market trend analysis, international product delivery operations, B2B phone accessories brand, OEM/ODM, procurement systems, international vendor/supplier coordination activities, SOP drafting, Excel VBA, Amazon Vendor account management, and procurement contract drafting/review/negotiation techniques to perform duties.
Support the negotiations of procurement contracts with international suppliers and factories; draft and evolve the SOP for procurement-related processes alongside broader organizational changes; coordinate Amazon/Shopify Vendor accounts including checking stock levels, order details, and product advertising; and provide support for corporate custom logo printing processes.
Support and coordinate item master data and ERP item data integrity confirmation procedures; collaborate with internal and external parties to deliver product data feeds; coordinate consignment inventory and consignment settlements with distribution partners and Amazon FBA; enter sales orders as needed; develop and implement KPIs to successfully coordinate operational aspects of the business; and provide support and insights regarding international transportation, imports, customs, and duties for products.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s in International Business, Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, or a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree).
Training: None.
Experience: Two (2) years in the position above, as a Product Coordinator, as a Procurement Specialist, as a Market Research Analyst, as a Vendor Manager, as a Purchasing Specialist, or in a related occupation.
Other Requirements: Experience must include two (2) years’ use of all of the following: demand forecasting, market trend analysis, international product delivery operations, B2B phone accessories brand, OEM/ODM, procurement systems, international vendor/supplier coordination activities, SOP drafting, Excel VBA, Amazon Vendor account management, and procurement contract drafting/review/negotiation techniques.
Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Location
111 McCollum, Galesburg, MI 49053.
Salary
$72,488 per year.
Employer Contact
OuterFactor, Inc.
Attn: Heyke Kirkendall-Baker, Human Resources
111 McCollum
Galesburg, MI 49053
How to Apply
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