Airline Catering Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Air Fayre Ca Inc; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a match

Medical, Dental, Vision for employees

Job summary

Air Fayre Ca Inc in Gardena, CA is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage replenishment orders, monitor supplier confirmations, and maintain inventory levels for our 24/7 airline catering operation. You will collaborate with purchasing, operations, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate PO processing.

The ideal candidate has about 3 years in purchasing or inventory control, strong Excel and data analysis skills, and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain experience; food service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain management in a logistics or assembly environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel; Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, analyze inventory data, identify discrepancies, and draw valid conclusions.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexible regarding work schedule in a 24/7 operation; bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.
• APICS coursework in purchasing, inventory management, or material requirements planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process replenishment orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and airline catering products.
• Compile item, supplier, and order quantity information provided by the Purchasing Manager.
• Create and submit purchase orders to airline-contracted and local suppliers, including orders placed through vendor websites.
• Monitor supplier confirmations, shipments, and promised delivery dates.
• Follow up on open orders and communicate potential shortages or late deliveries to operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records in supplier and Air Fayre systems.
• Help establish target inventory, safety stock, and replenishment quantities based on current inventory and outstanding orders.
• Coordinate orders for airline-contracted products, fresh food, beverages, special meals, disposables, rotables, equipment, and charter products.
• Review inventory trends and abnormal movements to help prevent shortages, surplus, waste, and shrinkage.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

APICS coursework in purchasing/inventory management/MRP

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Air Fayre Ca Inc in Gardena, CA is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage replenishment orders, monitor supplier confirmations, and maintain inventory levels for our 24/7 airline catering operation. You will collaborate with purchasing, operations, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate PO processing.

The ideal candidate has about 3 years in purchasing or inventory control, strong Excel and data analysis skills, and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced