Supply Chain Coordinator

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Coordinator supports the sites daily production inventory and logistics operations reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager. This role serves as a key point of coordination between production warehouse traffic/shipping and customer care ensuring accurate inventory records timely fulfillment of production and transfer orders and reliable outbound shipping. The Coordinator also provides backup support for traffic and shipping scheduling functions as needed.

Position Scope

Carnegie/Napor Food BU

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production & Inventory Management:

• Enter production orders from the previous days 2nd shift (consume raw materials and post finished goods from the prior day).

• Monitor supply care vs. perpetual inventory; update inventory levels for all raw oils in NAV weekly.

• Process fill sheets for the next production day in each production bay.

• Attend the 7:30 AM production meeting (mandatory).

• Create and review fill sheets with the Supply Chain Manager; email to production supervisors and lab so each department knows the days plan.

• Coordinate sample orders from entry through shipment communicating timelines to Customer Service Representatives based on material availability.

• Print production orders and packer filler sheets including tank assignments.

• Create and enter transfer orders (Napor to Carnegie) based on raw material needs for upcoming production.

• Enter finished production into NAV as it is completed including packaging used.

• Process warehouse receipts of inventoried items such as packaging (enter POs into NAV).

• Plan re-work inventory including use of the re-work tool for new production.

• Send meeting invites for training sessions and new hire introductions.

• Manage Cintas uniform orders/changes and general plant supply needs.

• Follow up on and investigate inventory variances.

Traffic & Logistics:

• Print next days warehouse pick sheets to the Head Shipper confirming product availability.

• Coordinate UPS labels for samples working with Customer Care on availability.

• Process transfer orders and post for the local driver to take to Napor.

Backup / Secondary Responsibilities:

• The following traffic and shipping support duties are performed as needed typically to provide backup coverage:

• Create the daily schedule for shipping / Jet Report.

• Schedule LTL shipments for next-day pickup.

• Obtain freight rate quotes in NAV (contract and rate categories).

• Plan trailer moves for the yard with the local driver.

• Post bulk shipments when the primary traffic coordinator is off.

• Update the bulk schedule when new orders are placed.

• Create warehouse pick bulk loading notification and wash ticket for assigning seals.

• Scan Bills of Lading (BOLs) to Customer Care at end of day.

Education & Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in supply chain business or related field preferred.

• Experience: 12 years of experience in production support inventory warehouse or logistics/traffic coordination ideally in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge Skills & Talents

Detail the specific competencies attributes and skills needed for success in this role. Provide a bullet-point list of desired qualities such as technical skills interpersonal abilities and any unique talents relevant to the position.

• Working knowledge of ERP/inventory systems (e.g. NAV/Business Central) preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple daily deadlines.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-department coordination (production customer care lab shipping).

• Ability to work early morning hours (7:30 AM production meeting) and adapt to daily production schedule changes.

Pay and Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this position is $24.00/hr $34.00/hr. Actual pay will be determined based on education certifications experience qualifications skills and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Medical HSA dental vision

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance

• Short- and long-term disability

• EAP identity theft protection

• Paid time off Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected category.

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils fats and their derivatives Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care food surface treatment agriculture pharma and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield IL. operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.

We are a dynamic people-centered organization where youll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity we learn from each other to constantly improve adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. Were convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition development learning excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly we know youre going to like it here. For more information visit: or LinkedIn/vantage.