Buyer & Logistics Coordinator
Core
Maintain optimal inventory levels, source new products, and coordinate logistics to ensure product availability while minimizing costs.
Role type
Buyer & Logistics Coordinator
Builds
Product inventory and supply chain operations for a food distribution company
Domain
Food distribution / Fresh produce
Required skills
Inventory planning, vendor relationship management, cost negotiation, supplier qualification, purchase order management, freight coordination, data analysis, forecasting
Preferred skills
Food distribution experience, fresh produce knowledge, ERP system proficiency
Responsibilities
Monitor sales movement and inventory trends to forecast purchasing needs, identify and source new products based on market opportunities, negotiate competitive costs and purchasing terms, manage purchase orders and inbound freight schedules, resolve shipment delays and discrepancies, evaluate vendor pricing and reliability
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC