Supply Chain Coordinator

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Buyersedgeplatformrecruiting · Chicago, IL

Full-timeOn-site2w ago

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Buyers Edge Platform is a leading digital procurement network and solutions provider for the foodservice industry, delivering savings, insights, and technology that help operators, distributors, and manufacturers succeed. Through its portfolio of solutions including Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Services, Software Solutions, and Supply Chain Management Buyers Edge is reshaping how the foodservice industry connects and thrives. Fresh Alliance , a Buyers Edge Platform brand, provides procurement services to distributors and foodservice operators with over 50+ years of experience in the fresh category. They procure products directly from 100+ premium grower/shippers and fresh processors, to deliver the best in quality and price. With a commitment to freshness, streamlined logistics, and k-12 services, Fresh Alliance redefines the industry standard, delivering a comprehensive solution and leverages high performance contracts supported by a wide variety of clients. Fresh Alliance is an integral part of the Fresh Division as it directly works with both Fresh Concepts and Produce Alliance providing a direct sourcing and contracting resources to their end user customers.

Responsibilities

Daily proactive and reactive communication regarding daily supply chain issues, shorts, late trucks, inbound delays, redeliveries, and substitutions

Daily tasks of entering PO accuracy, PO reconciliation and accounting discrepancies

Management and analysis of data throughout the supply chain to develop benchmarks (Volume, Quality Claims, Shorts, Delivery Days, Etc.)

Close daily communication with Account Managers, Procurement, Accounting, and Food Safety

Lead the collaboration effort among the customer, account management, and various distribution centers to effectively manage inventory and forecast accurately.

Manage data integrity to facilitate timely and accurate order generation to deliver key business initiatives such as promotions and seasonality.

Conduct supplier partner reviews to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to increase profitability.

Analyze historical data to develop and grow forecasting tools to help all parties involved.

About you:

Exceptional problem solving, issue resolution, and prioritization skills

Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills

Ability to handle and juggle multiple issues/projects

Ability to develop and improve customer relations

Ability to speak in technical terms to a supply chain audience

Passionate and friendly with a positive, can- do attitude

Preferred 2-4 years experience with either distribution, logistics or supply chain operations

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Logistics is preferred

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion-if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we're looking for!

What's in this for you:

Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more-plus a 401(k) with company match.

Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.

Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it-no accrual required.

We welcome all.

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