Supply Chain Coordinator in Waukesha, Wisconsin at Gorilla Mill

Drive Operational Excellence in a Growing Manufacturing Environment

Gorilla Mill is seeking a highly organized and proactive Supply Chain Coordinator to support our purchasing, inventory, planning, and supplier management functions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials are available when needed, production stays on schedule, and supply chain processes operate efficiently.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes ownership of day-to-day supply chain execution. Experience with Epicor ERP or a similar manufacturing ERP system is highly valued.

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Create, manage, and track purchase orders to support production requirements.
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost expectations are met.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and proactively resolve supply issues.
• Support supplier sourcing and evaluation activities.

Planning & Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support production schedules.
• Assist with demand planning and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Identify and communicate material shortages, delays, and inventory risks.
• Help maintain optimal inventory levels while balancing operational and financial objectives.

ERP & Data Management

• Utilize Epicor ERP to manage purchasing, inventory, and planning transactions.
• Maintain accurate item, inventory, supplier, and purchasing data.
• Support reporting and data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with continuous improvement of ERP processes and system utilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Production, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on material and scheduling needs.
• Communicate material status, supply risks, and potential delays to key stakeholders.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, inventory optimization, and cost reduction.

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory control, planning, or related manufacturing functions.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Epicor ERP experience.
• Familiarity with MRP, purchasing, forecasting, and inventory management processes.