Purchasing Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Lake Zurich, United States Aegis Worldwide Full time

Purchasing/Warehouse Coordinator

Location: [Location Name]

About Us: Join our dynamic and collaborative team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth We are a team-first company that values teamwork, learning, and commitment. As a Purchasing/Warehouse Coordinator, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work closely with our experienced team, gain valuable skills, and contribute to our success.

Role Overview: As a Purchasing/Warehouse Coordinator, you will report directly to Tom, our Engineering Manager. This role is a perfect blend of office and warehouse work, with 50% of your time spent managing purchase orders, communicating with vendors, preparing inventory reports, and coordinating shipments. The other 50% of your time will be hands-on in the warehouse, handling shipping and receiving tasks, unloading trucks, and organizing inventory.

What You'll Do:

  • Office Responsibilities (50%):

    • Enter purchase orders (POs) and communicate with vendors.
    • Prepare inventory and order reports for vendors and internal teams.
    • Coordinate shipping logistics with trucking companies.
    • Work closely with the field service team, sales, engineering, and project management.
  • Warehouse Responsibilities (50%):

    • Unload trucks, shrink wrap orders, and prepare shipments.
    • Organize inventory and manage shipping and receiving tasks.
    • Assist with other manual labor tasks as needed.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Extensive Training: Ray, the previous Purchasing Coordinator, and Tom will provide comprehensive training and ongoing support, ensuring you're set up for success.
  • Team-First Environment: You’ll be working closely with a supportive and collaborative team, where everyone helps each other.
  • Growth Opportunities: This entry-level role offers plenty of opportunities to learn and grow within the company.

Must-Haves:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Physical Capability: Comfortable working in a warehouse setting, performing manual labor, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Willingness to Learn: Eager to learn how to operate a forklift, pallet jack, and dock equipment (training provided).
  • Experience or Interest in Manufacturing: Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics setting, or a mechanical inclination with a desire to pursue a career in manufacturing.
  • Basic Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX (now called Microsoft 365) is a plus.
  • Communication Skills: Comfortable talking to vendors over the phone and building strong relationships.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Previous Experience: Any experience in purchasing or customer service is a bonus.
  • Inventory Control Knowledge: Familiarity with inventory control and cycle counts is helpful but not required – we’ll train you
  • Cross-Functional Experience: Experience working with a cross-functional team and wearing multiple hats.


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