Operations Coordinator

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Sheboygan Falls, WI

Full-time

Sheboygan Falls, WI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Operations Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring timely manufacturing processes by managing material movements and recipe maintenance. This position involves purchasing and accounts payable activities, as well as coordinating vendor relationships and compliance with safety regulations. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for various tasks including order processing, invoice management, and inventory checks, contributing to the overall efficiency of the operations team.

Responsibilities

• Process and place orders for direct, indirect, and intercompany materials as requested by site employees including sending RFQ (request for quote) and placing PRs/POs
• Monitor vendor accounts to ensure orders are fulfilled and payments are processed
• Work with external employees to source for products costing over $25k
• Assist the site planner in requesting extensions for new intercompany products
• Coordinate new vendor set-ups between vendors and MDGS Vendor Master including establishing new credit lines
• Assist manufacturing in recipe creation, recipe upkeep, new product introduction and costing update activities
• Invoice management including viewing, researching, and approving/rejecting blanket order invoices plus routing of invoices to Accounts Payable team for processing
• Troubleshoot payments, billing issues and coordinate refunds
• Perform inventory checks and reorders of miscellaneous site supplies
• Assist EH&S department by ensuring the site's compliance with the Dangerous Goods Management system
• Accountable for quality of own work and receives instruction, guidance, and direction from senior level roles
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of work experience in procurement or purchasing

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organization skills
• Excellent data entry and computer use skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency with balancing budgets and managing vendor accounts

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive work environment that values different perspectives