FT Purchasing & Inventory Specialist for Food ...

Essential Functions:/n The Purchasing and Inventory Specialist is responsible for all purchasing and inventory functions at the Culinary Center. We are looking for a particular individual who is excited by controlling costs and invigorated by the accuracy of all information related to purchasing and inventory. The Purchasing and Inventory Specialist will report to the Director of Operations. Essential Functions: * Ensures inventory and cost of raw materials are accurate in FlexiBake -- responsible for entire purchasing and inventory process * Creates purchase orders, receives, and verifies costs within FlexiBake * Troubleshoots inventory issues and communicates with production any relevant issues * Cost control -- weekly communication on price variances more than 3%. * Monitors fluctuations in product cost and acts and communicates accordingly * Works with vendors to always ensure best possible pricing * Conducts weekly inventory of all raw materials * Manages inbound logistics and receiving * Works in tandem with R&D to provide accurate costs for new items * Continuous improvement * Perform other duties as assigned by leadership We are proud to offer competitive benefits including: * Sick time and paid vacation * 401K * Long-Term Disability * Incentive and bonus Eligible * Competitive Compensation * Opportunities for Advancement * Employee Training and Development Who we are: Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies /nLocation/n10205 - 51st Ave N, Plymouth, Minnesota 55442/nQualifications and Skills:/n * 2 years minimum of purchasing and inventory experience in food or a perishable commodity * Strong attention to detail * Strong critical thinking skills * Ability to focus on multiple issues simultaneously * Ability to work and make decisions independently * Strong technical computer skills * ERP experience strongly preferred * Strong leadership, organization, customer service, and communication skills * Must be able to pass a criminal background check EOE/AA /nShift/nDay Hours/nRegular/ Temporary/nRegular/n

Created: 2024-10-22