Operations Specialist: Inventory & Procurement

Bake Fresh; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bake Fresh is seeking an Operations Specialist to oversee workflow across departments and optimize daily activities for maximum customer satisfaction. You will partner with plant management and the finance team to drive inventory control, procurement, and accurate data entries in ERP systems.

The role requires strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and attention to detail. Day shift, Monday–Friday, nonexempt, with potential overtime and weekends during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• High School Diploma / GED required.
• 2–3+ years in operations, inventory control, procurement, or supply chain.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/inventory systems (Business Central, Dashboard).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of raw materials and packaging.
• Schedule inbound and outbound freight.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet manufacturing needs.
• Conduct cycle counts and month-end inventory.
• Generate daily production and departmental reports.
• Handle weekly customer invoicing and payment tracking.
• Enter Purchase Orders, consumption, and orders in ERP.
• Coordinate flow of information with plant management and finance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP data entry

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Inventory forecasting

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma / GED required

Tools

Business Central

Dashboard

Job description

Bake Fresh is seeking an Operations Specialist to oversee workflow across departments and optimize daily activities for maximum customer satisfaction. You will partner with plant management and the finance team to drive inventory control, procurement, and accurate data entries in ERP systems.

The role requires strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and attention to detail. Day shift, Monday–Friday, nonexempt, with potential overtime and weekends during peak periods.