We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team on a contract basis in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement activities, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring smooth communication between vendors and internal departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to efficient purchasing operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and issue purchase orders based on approved requisitions to ensure timely procurement.<br>• Monitor deliveries, address discrepancies, and follow up with vendors to resolve issues as needed.<br>• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and inventory data.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and provide updates on order statuses.<br>• Review invoices and verify received goods against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.<br>• Conduct vendor research and assist in evaluating suppliers to support procurement decisions.<br>• Prepare regular purchasing reports and maintain organized documentation.<br>• Ensure compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures.<br>• Support inventory control by coordinating with relevant departments.
Seeking a Purchasing Coordinator / Administrative Coordinator in the Ann Arbor MI area. Must have excellent communication skills, be tech savvy and experience in order processing. Only candidates who qualify will be considered. Role is onsite Monday thru Thursday and ONLY Friday remote. Must be able to work a Sunday through Thursday or Monday through Friday shift. Start times will be between 5am and 6am. Pay up to $21/hr. <br><br>Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:<br><br>• Handling large volume of requests for items to be ordered<br>• Communicating with the customer to ensure that their expectations are met.<br>• Effectively communicating to coordinate order placement:<br>• Problem solving along with follow up and follow through<br><br>Prospective applicants must possess the following to be considered:<br>• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs<br>• Effective organization<br>• A strong sense of prioritization<br>• Multitasking abilities<br>• Positive and enthusiastic attitude<br>• Willingness to ask questions and learn<br>• Ability to take direction and follow established processes<br>• Experience in a fast-paced environment<br>• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks appropriately<br>• Demonstrated customer service skills
Seeking a Procurement Specialist in the Saline MI area. This role is 100% ONSITE M-F 8am - 5pm. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers. They will work diligently to fulfill the commitment of providing the right tool at the right price and the right time, efficiently and accurately performing all tasks related to exceeding our customer’s requirements.<br><br>Job Functions:<br>* Works closely with internal and external customers to ensure optimal service is provided.<br>* Develop effective business relationships with the supply base.<br>* Processes customer and vendor orders according to designated process.<br>* Provides timely and accurate information to incoming customer order status requests.<br>* Works closely with the credit department to resolve disputed A/R and A/P issues.<br>* Manages vendor purchase order follow up and issue resolution.<br>* May handle inventory management and inventory level analysis. <br>* Review inventory for nonmoving and overstock items and take appropriate action.<br>* Resolves vendor shipping issues in conjunction with warehouse.<br><br>Competencies:<br>* Customer/Client/Vendor Focus. <br>* Problem Solving & Analysis.<br>* Time Management and Self-Motivation <br>* Communication Proficiency.<br>* Teamwork Orientation.<br>* Effective conflict resolution.<br>* Proficient Excel capabilities.<br>* Organization/Prioritization of tasks.<br>* Attention to detail <br><br>Preferred Education Experience:<br>Supply Chain Management a plus but not necessary, on the job training provided. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. Manufacturing experience a plus, but not required
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Director of Logistics to lead and optimize our national transportation and distribution strategies. This role is critical in ensuring seamless coordination across domestic and international logistics operations while driving efficiency, cost savings, and service excellence. Based in Livonia, Michigan, this position offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership to align logistics strategies with organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement a comprehensive national logistics strategy encompassing imports, domestic freight, private fleet operations, and branch distribution.<br>• Collaborate with executive leaders to ensure logistics initiatives align with enterprise objectives and drive operational excellence.<br>• Oversee all transportation modes, including ocean imports, drayage, truckload, parcel, and private fleet operations, optimizing routing, efficiency, and driver performance.<br>• Establish a transportation governance framework with clear KPIs, financial visibility, and accountability to enhance network performance.<br>• Manage carrier contracts, enforce routing guides, and optimize transportation modes to reduce costs and improve service reliability.<br>• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of accountability and adherence to best practices among logistics teams.<br>• Lead efforts to improve inbound freight strategies in partnership with purchasing, sales, and product teams to enhance vendor performance and cost efficiency.<br>• Coordinate international container flow and domestic freight execution to maintain supply chain continuity and optimize costs.<br>• Evaluate and redesign distribution network flows to support business growth, mergers, and evolving customer delivery expectations.<br>• Build and lead a high-performing logistics team, fostering growth and development and aligning talent with organizational goals.
We are looking for a skilled Supply Chain and Operations Planning Lead to oversee and enhance our Sales & Operations Planning (S& OP) processes in Delta, Ohio. This role focuses on optimizing inventory strategies to maximize profitability while providing insights to improve margins in scrap purchasing operations. The ideal candidate will excel at developing analytical tools, driving cross-functional planning, and identifying innovative solutions to optimize supply chain performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and implement analytical tools to evaluate supply chain data, including demand forecasts, transportation costs, route performance, and trends, to enhance profitability.<br>• Design and maintain supply chain models and performance metrics to track and assess the effectiveness of operations.<br>• Lead inbound, outbound, and logistics planning processes across departments such as Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure margin optimization.<br>• Conduct financial performance assessments and ensure compliance with established quality standards.<br>• Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations to senior management, outlining key findings and actionable strategies for supply chain improvement.<br>• Identify and execute process enhancements to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.<br>• Develop risk management plans and ensure proactive steps are taken to mitigate potential disruptions.<br>• Perform ad-hoc analyses and manage special projects to support strategic business initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes and drive operational efficiency.
