Operations Coordinator

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for providing operations support to management in various areas including reporting, inventory, scheduling and quality control.

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

• →Maintains various reports to keep management aware of potential trends, shortages, back orders and order status.
• →Communicates purchasing requirements for the production schedule to the procurement.
• →Coordinates all schedules, lead times and expedites with planners and sales as needed.
• →Supports inventory reconciliation and control.
• →Responds to service requests from sales department.
• →Verifies correct location of inventory in rack system and floor.
• →Assists in training new employees as requested.
• →Performs other related work as assigned.

• General office environment, PC use

• College level coursework with an emphasis on business
• Three years of experience in production scheduling, inventory or other related areas in an automated distribution environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain productive business relationships

• One year of administrative experience
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced math skills
• Strong analytical abilities and organization skills
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to work effectively with other functional areas in order to improve service levels, resolve service problems, and reduce costs/improve efficiencies

• High School diploma or equivalent

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Company Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.