<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the efficient procurement and management of supplies critical to organizational success. You will play a key role in vendor relations, inventory management, and shipping processes to ensure seamless operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to secure essential and challenging-to-acquire materials while ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.</p><p>• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage purchase orders to optimize cash flow and inventory levels.</p><p>• Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including international paperwork, and coordinate freight quotes.</p><p>• Conduct research to identify new suppliers and evaluate alternative materials to enhance organizational value.</p><p>• Utilize ERP systems to automate purchasing and shipping processes and streamline operations.</p><p>• Work closely with the Production Manager to maintain appropriate inventory levels, calculate safety stock, and oversee cycle counting activities.</p><p>• Implement continuous improvement practices and Lean methodologies to drive operational efficiencies.</p><p>• Support and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and best practices to achieve strategic goals.</p><p>• Participate in operational planning and metrics setting to align with long-term objectives.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Coordinator to join our team in Avon, Minnesota. This is a long-term contract position within the construction industry, where you will play a vital role in supporting logistics operations through administrative and analytical tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and record equipment transactions with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Code and reconcile vendor invoices to ensure timely payments.<br>• Input purchase orders into the internal system while adhering to deadlines.<br>• Generate logistics-related reports using various software tools, including Excel and enterprise systems.<br>• Develop charts and graphs in Excel by importing and analyzing data from internal platforms.<br>• Assist in forecasting equipment costs and monitoring account charges.<br>• Set up rate sheets for equipment and track rental details within the system.<br>• Address equipment-related issues and provide support to job sites as needed.<br>• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to coordinate payments for purchases.<br>• Work closely with warehouse teams to improve inventory tracking and management systems.
<p><strong>Job Title: Account Coordinator</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Account Coordinator will work closely with both the sales and account management teams to support the end-to-end client lifecycle, including opportunity creation and finalization in the CRM, assisting with proposal preparation, and processing purchase and change orders. This role requires a strong understanding of administrative tasks in sales operations and the ability to ensure seamless workflow across accounts.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in creating, managing, and closing opportunities within the CRM system.</li><li>Support proposal development, including gathering required documentation and coordinating input from relevant teams.</li><li>Process purchase orders and change orders, ensuring all documentation meets company and client requirements.</li><li>Maintain accurate client and account records; update CRM and internal systems regularly.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, account managers, and other support teams to deliver timely and high-quality client service.</li><li>Monitor the status of active projects and communicate updates to stakeholders as needed.</li><li>Prepare and track various sales documentation, reports, and correspondence.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated experience in an administrative, sales support, or account coordination role.</li><li>Strong organizational and communication skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.</li><li>Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) is preferred.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent productivity tools.</li><li>Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Applications Manager to oversee and enhance the organization’s portfolio of enterprise systems within a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure the seamless operation and optimization of business-critical applications, such as ERP systems, CRM platforms, shop-floor integrations, and reporting tools. The ideal candidate will drive digital transformation, maintain compliance standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for enterprise applications that aligns with the needs of manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and commercial operations.</p><p>• Identify and execute opportunities for automation, process improvement, and technology upgrades within production workflows.</p><p>• Administer, enhance, and optimize Infor LN Cloud ERP to support processes such as production planning, inventory management, procurement, and financial integration.</p><p>• Oversee integrations between enterprise systems like Salesforce, shop-floor technologies, and quality management platforms to ensure seamless data flow and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Manage onshore and offshore teams for system development, testing, and deployment while ensuring minimal disruptions to production workflows.</p><p>• Monitor and maintain the performance of shop-floor connected applications, including scanners, terminals, and production interfaces.</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of master data across engineering, supply chain, and production systems.</p><p>• Establish and enforce SLAs with offshore vendors, ensuring timely resolution of production-critical issues and alignment with business priorities.</p><p>• Lead root-cause analysis for system issues and implement corrective actions to enhance uptime and reliability.</p><p>• Maintain documentation, training materials, and process maps to support system users and ensure compliance with change control protocols.</p>
