Description
This hybrid role supports both the Purchasing and Quality functions by coordinating mill orders and releases, verifying incoming material, and preparing customer-required certifications. The position requires strong attention to detail, comfort with data-heavy systems, and working knowledge of steel grades, dimensions, tolerances, and plant capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Price items appropriately based on product extras while staying mindful of plant capabilities, grades, tolerances, and customer requirements.
- Verifying PPS Data, entering purchase orders and costs, and maintaining mill price blocks.
- Maintain data for monthly contract tons per mill and adjust monthly price changes per mill contract.
- Monitor, prioritize, and expedite orders/loads; provide PO status updates as requested.
- Enter PO base information into the RUAN portal and provide release information.
- Resolve pricing discrepancies if they arise with Accounts Payable.
- Resolve shipment errors and material issues/defects with suppliers and/or mills; determine acceptability and prepare documentation for claims/debits where applicable.
- Support receiving by answering questions regarding incoming material and reconciling received coil information against purchase orders.
- Input and verify chemical and mechanical information (chemistries, physicals, N&R values, etc.) and forward chemistries to the Certifications team as needed.
- Prepare and file customer-required certifications/certificates of analysis for shipments that meet specifications; file supporting documentation (receiving reports, lab results, certifications).
- Track shipped loads and file documentation accordingly; distribute mill reports and obtain gauge/width documentation per request.
- Respond to customer/sales inquiries via email, phone, and fax.
- Track and monitor both internal and external testing requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High attention to detail with accurate data entry skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; customer service mindset.
- Strong math skills and comfort working with tolerances, gauges, and dimensions.
- Ability to read purchase orders/work orders and research inquiries or problems independently.
- Independent decision-making with strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of steel grades and dimensions; steel service center and/or manufacturing knowledge preferred.
- Computer literacy required; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Shipping/Receiving experience helpful; quality/certifications experience a plus.
- Ability to follow written instructions on work orders and SOPs.
Why Heidtman Steel
Heidtman Steel has been a trusted industry leader for over 70 years, delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions with a strong “can-do” attitude. As a family-owned company, we value our employees and foster a supportive, team-oriented environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match and flexible spending account
- Company paid disability and life insurance benefits
- Health club reimbursement and tuition assistance and more!
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