Pratt Industries · 1 day ago
Purchasing Coordinator
Lewisburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPratt Industries is responsible for producing corrugated sheets, and they are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing activities and coordinate production with various departments. The role involves timely ordering of materials, monitoring costs, and ensuring effective communication across teams.
ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Place orders on a timely basis for purchases of materials and supplies
Work with scheduler and other departments to help coordinate and make sure orders are being handled properly
Monitor costs of utilities and research ways to reduce costs
Conduct meetings with various staff members to explain shipping deadlines, existing and/or new orders, and any outstanding issues or problems
Comply with company policies and procedures
Additional duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret production reports, technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes
Ability to write business reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and outside company officials
Ability to calculate figures and amounts related to production scheduling as well as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, and volume
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and measurements furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Product and machinery specifications
Computer data entry
Quality standards --- (e.g. ISO 9001/2000 and EMS 14001)
Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear
The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Operates in a professional office environment, primarily performing duties while seated at a desk
Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners; requires the ability to maintain focus in a moderate-noise environment
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled office setting with minimal exposure to physical exertion
Occasional visits to the production floor or warehouse may be required, involving brief exposure to moderate noise levels
Preferred
Previous experience in a corrugated scheduling department and/or box plant operation
Computer literate (good computer data entry skills)
Company
Pratt Industries
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper company.
Founded in 1985
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Philip Elder
Manufacturing Executive
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