<p>We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement processes, maintaining inventory, and ensuring smooth shipping operations. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with strong negotiation skills and a background in supply chain management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to secure critical and specialized materials essential to organizational operations.</p><p>• Negotiate contracts and select suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and inventory needs.</p><p>• Prepare shipping documentation, including international paperwork, and provide accurate freight quotes.</p><p>• Utilize ERP and MRP systems to streamline purchasing and shipping processes.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels, calculate safety stock, and oversee cycle counting to ensure production requirements are met.</p><p>• Research and develop new supplier relationships while identifying cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>• Implement lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Support company policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Participate in operational planning and contribute to setting metrics aligned with strategic objectives.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records and files related to purchasing and shipping activities.</p>
<p>We are seeking a Licensing Coordinator for a role based in Monticello, Minnesota. This onsite role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>The objective of this role is to ensure the agent contracting process is as smooth and efficient as possible for our agents from start to finish. As a licensing specialist, you will execute professionalism while providing top notch customer service and work to find and create efficiencies<em>. </em>This is an amazing opportunity to join our team in a much-needed position. </p><p> </p><p>Whether you are familiar with the insurance background or not, your enthusiasm, motivation, and interest in becoming part of our well-established and positive work environment, makes you an ideal candidate. </p><p>We value your hard work and dedication to this position, and you can be confident that the opportunities for growth within the corporation will continue to arise. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Generate and process contracting applications and other required forms for submission on all new and existing agents and agencies within Simplicity.</li><li>Completes routine follow-up on submitted agent contracting paperwork to ensure proper processing.</li><li>Assist with agent updates, contract changes, while proactively looking for ways to streamline the process to make it as smooth as possible for the agent.</li><li>Applies sound insurance knowledge regarding products and services, troubleshooting issues, and working to resolve in the quickest and most efficient way to best meet agent needs.</li><li>Provide professional correspondence via email and phone</li><li>Work efficiently to meet all service level agreements</li><li>Understand carrier workflows and maneuver carrier websites</li><li>Work closely with team members to meet common goals and assist when able</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications / Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of a High school diploma / GED </li><li>Strong computer skills; able to type 50+ words per minute </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) </li><li>Experience with G Suite and Salesforce preferred, not required</li><li>Experience in related position preferred, not required</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Core Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to provide exceptional customer service</li><li>Effective time management skills</li><li>Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment, and utilize multiple programs simultaneously</li><li>Capable of working both independently and in a team environment</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail is a must</li><li>Ability to react to change in a productive and positive manner</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</li></ul>