Position Summary

The Purchase Order Coordinator supports purchase order tracking, processing updates, and identifying and reporting issues while maintaining clear communication and organized documentation across systems and teams. This role places a strong emphasis on hands-on coordination with products, supporting troubleshooting and order resolution through direct, physical interaction with merchandise in addition to administrative responsibilities.

This role is based out of Kearny NJ and is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage a high-volume workload with accuracy, organization, and professionalism across multiple systems.

 

Essential Functions

• Support the PO Manager by collecting data related to any inbound Purchase Order Issues

• Assist in identifying and tracking delayed, incomplete, or incorrect deliveries; escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase order records, ensuring consistency across systems.
• Communicate with buyers and distribution center partners to gather needed information.

• Assist with troubleshooting PO-related issues in partnership with logistics and internal teams.
• Work with internal departments to flag anomalies or discrepancies and ensure they are routed to the PO Manager for review.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships across Buying, Logistics, and Distribution teams.
• Prioritize daily tasks based on shipment cadence, receipt schedules, and guidance from the PO Manager.
• Support documentation of processes, best practices, and recurring issues.
• Provide general administrative support including reporting, tracking updates, and maintaining organized files.

• Process / Stage complete purchase orders post issue resolve.

 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and navigate multiple systems prior experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with various internal partners.
• Basic problem-solving skills, with a willingness to escalate more complex issues to the PO Manager.
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative and responsive to team needs.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain positive working relationships across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must provide documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

 

COMPENSATION

$22-$23 hourly wage
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: NJ Warehouse- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Century 21 NYC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.