What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist position at Lunds & Byerlys?
Lunds & Byerlys Mitchell Road is currently hiring for a self-directed and outgoing Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist! This position works a full-time schedule and earns a competitive wage of $23.00-$30.00/hr.
We operate 24 hours/day and 365 days/year. For this position we are looking for someone with availability around the hours of 7:00am-4:00pm. This role works primarily Monday-Friday, with one Saturday shift a month.
In addition to competitive pay and our exceptional culture, we offer the following benefits and perks:
- Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- PTO (paid time off)
- Pay on demand
- Ongoing trainings, leadership development opportunities, and cross-training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
- Family assistance fund
- 10% Employee and family discount
- Profit sharing and a 401(k)/pension option
- Community and volunteer programs
- Employee referral bonus
- Free uniform and uniform laundering
- Chance to be nominated as a brand champion!
PURCHASING & INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialists are responsible for a wide variety of tasks such as:
- Manage inventory to ensure product availability for internal and external customers
- Conduct regular inventory audits and maintain inventory within established guidelines
- Oversee the inventory process, including cycle counts, adjustments, and month-end reconciliation
- Control and reduce shrink through effective inventory management
- Assist in negotiating buying contracts to secure the lowest cost of goods
- Source suppliers, establish order quantities, and manage shipping arrangements
- Ensure compliance with buying contracts and monitor pricing shifts
- Maintain supplier databases, track inventory, and assess internal client needs
OUR IDEAL PURCHASING & INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST
- Team player - steps in to assist when and where as needed
- Respectful - empathetic and appreciative of our customers and team
- Innovative - implements trending and forward-thinking retail solutions
- Hospitable - provides a friendly face and welcoming environment
MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Associate's degree in business or logistics or equivalent experience
- Experience:
- One or more years' experience in a purchasing role supporting a manufacturing facility
ABOUT LUNDS & BYERLYS AND MITCHELL ROAD
Family-owned for over 80 years, Lunds & Byerlys is a grocery retailer rooted in the family tradition of quality, value, and service. Not only do we offer convenient, healthy, and contemporary delectables, we believe in giving our grocery customers the same personal attention and exceptional value we would expect for our own family. Our employees are chosen for their expertise and dedication in giving our grocery customers the best shopping experience possible. Which is why we offer competitive wages, great benefits and perks, and an amazing company culture. Our Mitchell Road manufacturing facility opened in 2005. Today, Mitchell Road supplies our 28 stores with an assortment of deli and bakery products including muffins, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, salads, sandwiches and more! Our facility is fully equipped with a fresh kitchen, bakery, sanitation team, research and development team, and quality assurance team.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR WORLD-CLASS PRODUCTION TEAM?
If you are excited about this opportunity, don't delay. Apply today using our mobile friendly online application!
Salary : $23 - $30