Maintain and create shipping documents for import/export/domestic shipments with accuracy.
Obtain freight quotes for the most cost efficient and price competitive way of shipping.
Ensuring the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments.
Freight invoice review and dispute/accounting support.
Review of potential vendors for compatibility with the NCI supply chain management system.
Qualify new vendors to ensure Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets are met.
Issue First Article qualification orders to potential vendors with the assistance of Engineering and Quality Teams as needed.
Conduct vendor audits with Quality team as necessary.
Responds to demand using the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software.
Creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) package.
Negotiates price and delivery schedules with vendors.
Issue purchase orders to meet the agreed demand plans while complying with planning parameters (lead-time, minimum order quantities min and max stock levels).
Create and maintain purchase orders requested through the Indirect Purchasing module.
Attending a variety of internal and external meetings, the Supply Chain Coordinator is expected to be well prepared and to bring valuable insight to the meetings as an active participant.
Communicate any potential supply chain issues to The Purchasing Manager and to other impacted functions.
Other duties as assigned.

Working knowledge of Incoterms 2020.
Knowledge of international and domestic modes of transport.
Proven ability to solve challenging logistical problems and work with minimal direction.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, related internal functions and external provider base.
Knowledge of geographic locations and the ability to calculate time and distance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good communication skills via telephone and email.
Must be a highly organized self-starter who possesses superior people management skills.
Team player with proven ability to work well under pressure and constant deadlines.
Problem solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions for dilemmas and problems.
Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up.

Strategic Sourcing Buyer II

Key skills