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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for processing, tracking, and administrative duties pertaining to inbound and outbound freight within the Import Purchasing Department. May also have direct customer contact to assist in resolving issues and driving sales opportunities. Job Summary The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for processing, tracking, and administrative duties pertaining to inbound and outbound freight within the Import Purchasing Department. May also have direct customer contact to assist in resolving issues and driving sales opportunities. Principle Duties and Responsibilities * Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders Maintains frequent communications with suppliers/providers to ensure efficiencies in information gathering * Maintains all tracking documents/spreadsheets for inbound freight * Assists in developing reports and compiling market information for trades * Prepares various reports and correspondence on a regular basis * Assists in processing reports, documents, and purchases in a timely manner * Assists in cost/rate retrieval for international freight lanes * Assists in assigned special projects * Performs other duties as required Qualifications * Minimum Associate\'s degree or equivalent industry experience. * Minimum of 2 years customer of service experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/F383B9BE01D4415F