Inbound Logistics Coordinator / Purchasing Assistant

Best Value Food Products; Westgate (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A food distribution company is seeking an organized individual to coordinate logistics, maintain supply inventory, and communicate effectively with vendors and sales teams. The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel, and be capable of learning multiple systems quickly. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, updating agreements with supermarkets, and encouraging new sales. This position offers a stable opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management and handling purchase orders is required.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound logistics with vendors and carriers.
• Maintain supply inventory levels and handle purchase orders.
• Update prices and agreements with local supermarkets.
• Communicate with the sales team to promote new items and prices.

Skills

Organized

Good Communicator

Punctual

Attention to detail

Computer skills (Excel)

Fast learner

Job description

Our organization is seeking an individual to join our team for the LONG TERM and cover these:

• Coordinate inbound Logistics with Vendors and Carriers.
• Purchasing Assistant to help maintain our supply inventory levels and handle POs with current and potential vendors. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for learning company purchasing policies and procedures and maintaining supply inventory levels required for effective company operation.
• Supermarket Coordinator to maintain and update prices and agreements with local supermarkets we sell to by communicating with the buyers for those accounts and utilizing their systems and portals to update and maintain data.
• Coordinate with the Sales Team via chat apps to inform and encourage sales of new items, prices, etc.

Applicants must have these skills:

• Organized. Organized. Organized.
• Good Communicator and team player
• Punctual
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills at an excellent level particularly with Excel
• Fast learner to learn new and multiple systems