Inventory Specialist

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company specializing in meal preparation for student organizations is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator. The role involves managing inventory systems, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring efficient supply processes. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a minimum of one year of experience in inventory control, complemented by effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Understanding of industry best practices.
• Commitment to a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory and order additional products as needed.
• Negotiate vendor contracts to maximize profit.
• Leverage data and systems to improve inventory performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Knowledge of food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we’ve remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.

• Work with the company’s vendors
• Oversee inventory and order additional products and supplies when needed
• Evaluate the selection and shipping process and work to improve efficiency
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and update inventory as needed
• Negotiate vendor contracts in order to maximize profit
• Ability to communicate effectively, utilizing both verbal and writing skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, organizational ability, knowledge of food safety measures and have the ability to follow instructions.
• Manage inventory in proprietary and third party systems.
• Support Operations with regard to inventory availability, inventory tracking and inventory movement.
• Leverage data and systems to improve the company’s inventory performance

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
• Be familiar with the industry's best practices

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience with inventory control

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The pay range for this role is:

19 - 20 USD per hour (Kappa Alpha Theta - Florida)