Coordinator Responsibilities
Create Requisitions
Generate new requisitions for all material and supply orders
Supplier Communication
Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and quantities
Update Confirmations
Record confirmed delivery dates received from suppliers
Track Deliveries
Monitor scheduled arrivals and update status as needed
Permissions
Coordinators have extensive system access:- ✅ Create new requisitions
- ✅ Edit existing requisitions (all fields including confirmed dates)
- ✅ Delete requisitions if needed
- ✅ Manage catalog entries (add suppliers, products, etc.)
- ✅ Access admin panel for user management
- ❌ Cannot permanently delete users or override certain system settings
Daily Workflow
Morning Routine
Review Today's Deliveries
Open the Calendar view and check all requisitions scheduled for today. Look for:
- Confirmado (blue) - Delivery confirmed by supplier
- En Tránsito (purple) - Shipment in transit
- Pendiente (amber) - Still awaiting supplier confirmation
Update Confirmed Dates
For each supplier confirmation received, update the Fecha Confirmada field and change status to “Confirmado”
Creating New Requisitions
When you receive a new material request from production or the lab team:Enter Requisition Details
Fill in the top section:
- № REQUI: Internal requisition number (e.g., F0000)
- FECHA DE OC: Purchase order date
- FOLIO OC: Purchase order number (e.g., GG-01000)
- FECHA SOLICITADA: Requested delivery date from requester
Add Confirmed Date
Enter FECHA CONFIRMADA - this is the critical date confirmed by the supplier. This date appears on the calendar.
Select Catalog Items
Choose from dropdowns:
- PROVEEDOR: Select supplier (use + icon to add new ones)
- PRODUCTO: Select product/material
- PRESENTACIÓN: Package type (drum, bag, etc.)
- DESTINO: Delivery destination (warehouse, production line, etc.)
- ESTATUS: Current status (Pendiente, Confirmado, etc.)
The requisition will appear on the calendar on the Fecha Confirmada date, color-coded by status.
Quick Add Catalog Entries
When creating requisitions, you may need to add new catalog entries on the fly:Enter New Item
Type the name of the new supplier, product, presentation, destination, status, or unit
Editing Existing Requisitions
From Calendar View
Review Details
Check all information displayed:
- Product and supplier
- Confirmed delivery date
- Quantity and presentation
- Status and comments
Update Fields
Modify any necessary fields. Common updates:
- Change Fecha Confirmada if supplier reschedules
- Update Estatus as delivery progresses
- Add Fecha Entregado when delivery is received
- Record Cantidad Entregada for actual quantity received
All changes are automatically tracked in the system’s audit history, showing what was changed and when.
Managing Supplier Communications
Recording Supplier Confirmations
When a supplier confirms a delivery date:Add Notes
In COMENTARIOS, record:
- Contact person at supplier
- Confirmation method (phone, email)
- Any special delivery instructions
Tracking Order Status
Update status throughout the delivery lifecycle:- Pendiente (Amber) - Awaiting supplier confirmation
- Confirmado (Blue) - Supplier confirmed delivery date
- En Revisión (Orange) - Under review for issues
- En Tránsito (Purple) - Shipment is in transit
- Recibido (Green) - Delivery received by CEDIS
- Cancelado (Red) - Order cancelled
Using the Calendar
Calendar Navigation
- Month View: Default view showing all deliveries for the month
- Week View: Switch to see detailed weekly schedule
- Today Button: Jump to current date
- Prev/Next Arrows: Navigate between months or weeks
Calendar Features
Color-Coded Events
Each requisition is colored by status for quick visual scanning
Event Details
Click any event to see full requisition details
Multiple Events
Days with 3+ events show a “more” indicator - click to expand
Hover Tooltips
Hover over events to see product, supplier, and status at a glance
Weekly Planning
Monday Morning Review
Coordinate with Lab
Check with laboratory team on any quality control requirements for incoming materials
Friday Closeout
Common Scenarios
Supplier Reschedules Delivery
Urgent Order Request
Partial Delivery Received
Managing Catalogs
Coordinators can maintain catalog entries to keep data current:Best Practices
Update Immediately
Record supplier confirmations as soon as you receive them to keep calendar accurate
Use Comments
Add detailed notes about supplier communications and special requirements
Review Daily
Check calendar every morning to plan your supplier calls and follow-ups
Confirm in Writing
Get email confirmations from suppliers when possible for documentation
Next Steps
Lab Workflow
Learn how the lab team uses the system for quality control
CEDIS Workflow
Understand warehouse receiving processes
