Buyer and Logistics Coordinator at Compressor Controls in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

SUMMARY

We are excited to add an entry level Buyer and Logistics Coordinator to our team in our Des Moines, Iowa Office. CCC (Compressor Controls Corporation) was founded in 1974 as the inventor of the world’s first digital Antisurge control system. Today there are more than 10,000 turbomachinery trains worldwide powered by CCC control solutions – helping customers achieve reliable and efficient plant operation every day.

The Buyer and Logistics Coordinator will be an important member of our global supply chain team and will be responsible two main areas: Logistics and Buying. For Logistics the person in this role will coordinate outbound transportation and export compliance under limited guidance. For buying, we are looking for someone that will coordinate the material and services required for customers by managing the Supply Base for delivery, quality, and cost and understanding the internal requirements for demand.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed in order of relevance:

Logistics:

• Coordinate all outbound export shipments with freight carriers, customers and internal functional groups. Provide all necessary documentation for shipments and customs clearance.  Review project-specific shipping and/or carton/crate specifications. Comply with and/or negotiate with customer. (30)


• Determine acceptable export compliance on international shipments by completing export compliance checklist and destination screen. (5)


• Track customers’ purchase orders and contracts for freight payment terms and billing specifics. Ensure all billings are conducted in accordance with the terms. (10)


• Coordinate the tracking of all shipments with internal and external customers (domestic and international) ensuring timely communication and follow-up as required. (10)

Buying:

• Purchase materials, components, and services as required based on approved requisitions, replenishment schemes, MRP, or Scheduling inputs. (25)


• Order replenishment based on stocking requirements for core products. (5)


• Performs Purchase Order (PO) maintenance associated with ordering, expediting, distribution, approvals and record keeping. Ensures purchasing records are current and up to date in accordance with company policy and ISO documented standards. (10)


• Process Return Material Authorizations (RMA) from suppliers as deemed necessary. Work closely with the Quality group to ensure supplier provides failure analysis, root cause determination and corrective action. (5)


• Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.


• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related degree,


• Internship or other experience in supply chain, logistics, or purchasing fields preferred

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Process oriented approach to problem solving including understanding the problem before jumping to solutions

Willingness and ability to learn new skills and ideas

Experience with ERP systems preferred (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to make appropriate decisions and work with limited supervision

Ability to read, speak, and write in English required

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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; use hands to manipulate computer input devices, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must have sufficient mobility to enable travel to industrial sites, offices, and facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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