Supply Chain Planner

Purchasing Coordinator

The Purchasing Coordinator is an essential part of our Supply Chain team, providing critical support in sourcing and purchasing tools and consumables that keep our projects and shop operations running smoothly. From entering purchase orders and tracking pricing to expediting deliveries and maintaining accurate vendor records, this role helps ensure our crews always have the equipment and supplies they needon time and at the best value.

Working closely with vendors, accounts payable, and project teams, you'll help secure competitive pricing, verify orders for accuracy, and assist in resolving discrepancies. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will directly reduce downtime, prevent shortages, and keep operations efficient.

Purchasing Coordinators are valued for their reliability, communication skills, and ability to balance accuracy with speed. Their work ensures that tools and consumables flow seamlessly to every jobsite and shopmaking them a vital link in the success of every project.

RK Overview

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers' biggest ideas to life.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for being dedicated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to ensure the timely availability of materials for production according to schedule. This role involves regular communication with suppliers to track the status of orders, address delays, and implement solutions to minimize shipment disruptions. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining smooth procurement processes, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders, and resolving any issues that impact the flow of materials. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for success in this position.

Role Responsibilities

• Regularly communicate with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules, manage supply requisitions, and proactively address and mitigate any delays to meet project needs
• Track and reconcile orders against delivery dates, and project requirements, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner and identify alternative solutions when necessary
• Collaborate with production managers and internal teams to align material availability with project schedules, ensuring on-time delivery for project milestones
• Escalate and resolve issues that may impact project timelines, quality, or costs.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with team members and vendor partners, resolving issues quickly and professionally
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, compliance, and timely deliveries, escalating issues when necessary.
• Resolve discrepancies and ensure all necessary information is available for the receiving department to process materials correctly and on time.
• Maintain and update vendor information, procurement logs and other reports to maintain visibility of milestones between RK departments
• Assist with sourcing and quoting materials by gathering and analyzing supplier pricing, lead times, and product specifications.
• Reconcile invoices to ensure alignment with purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Support additional procurement activities as needed, including issuing purchase orders, ad-hoc sourcing, vendor negotiations, and process improvements, to meet evolving project and organizational needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.