Inventory & Purchasing Supervisor—Lead & Optimize

Aramark Correctional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to guide warehouse operations, oversee receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, and ensure secure, accurate handling of goods in Washington, DC.

You will coordinate workload, manage inventory levels, review deliveries, and drive improvements to efficiency and safety while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a shipping/receiving supervisor role.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying work demands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and assignment of work for efficient use of personnel and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and set levels based on usage and demand.
• Receive shipments and enter data into tracking system.
• Inspect deliveries for accuracy and quality; reject if needed.
• Supervise warehouse operations to ensure security and upkeep.
• Assist in ordering from site vendors and communicate needs.
• Recommend improvements to warehouse practices to cut costs and speed service.
• Provide training to warehouse staff and assist with hiring.
• Uncrate shipments and manage containers and packaging disposal or storage.

Skills

Shipping supervisor experience

Mathematical skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to guide warehouse operations, oversee receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, and ensure secure, accurate handling of goods in Washington, DC.

You will coordinate workload, manage inventory levels, review deliveries, and drive improvements to efficiency and safety while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable laws.