Coordinates trading and supply chain operations, including inventory management, warehouse and shipment coordination, supplier and vendor communication, shipping documentation, demand forecasting, and order fulfillment. Maintains accurate ERP records, tracks vendor performance, resolves shipment and invoice issues, and identifies process improvements to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
AA Metals, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest growing distributors of quality aluminum and stainless products with four operational centers globally. We source from mills around the world and stock metals in our strategically located warehouses in North America. We have twice been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing U.S. companies. With a strong focus on excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we are dedicated to sourcing and delivering metal solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Business Development Coordinator Position Summary
The position of Business Development Coordinator is to support trading and business development operations by managing inventory, coordinating logistics, maintaining supplier relationships, and providing operational analysis. This role acts as a key liaison between customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure smooth product flow, accurate data, and efficient execution across the entire order cycle.
Business Development Coordinator Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Low-cost United Healthcare health insurance premiums
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k with employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement
Business Development Coordinator Key Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between customers and mills to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
- Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained to meet demand while minimizing excess storage costs.
- Monitor inventory levels across warehouses to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
- Conduct inventory audits by reconciling physical stock with digital records in the ERP system (NetSuite).
- Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies in coordination with warehouse and trading teams.
- Coordinate with carriers, trucking companies, freight forwarders, and shipping lines to schedule pickups and deliveries.
- Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOL), packing lists, and customs paperwork for international shipments.
- Track shipments in transit and proactively communicate delays, issues, or changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Support smooth inbound and outbound logistics to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
- Maintain and support the upstream supply chain by communicating with suppliers and vendors.
- Track vendor performance, including lead times, product quality, and pricing consistency.
- Assist with sourcing research and evaluation of potential new suppliers.
- Resolve issues such as damaged shipments, quantity discrepancies, or incorrect invoices, including negotiating credits or returns when needed.
- Collaborate with Traders on demand forecasting to determine product requirements for upcoming months.
- Identify operational bottlenecks within warehousing, logistics, or order flow and propose process improvements to reduce costs or improve efficiency.
- Enter and maintain accurate data in NetSuite and generate reports as required to support decision-making.
- Support day-to-day operational planning to keep trading and supply chain activities running smoothly.
Business Development Coordinator Qualification Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in trading support, supply chain, logistics, or operations
- Experience working with warehouses, transportation providers, or international shipments
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain environments
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
- Clear and professional communication skills for interacting with customers, suppliers, and carriers
- Comfort working with ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred)
- Basic understanding of logistics, inventory management, or supply chain operations
- Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to handle issues proactively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Fluency, both written and spoken, in Spanish
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