Perishables Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Blake's Lotaburger; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake’s Lotaburger is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator to manage purchasing of food and nonfood items for distribution to stores. The role includes quality control and inventory management under the Distribution and Purchasing Manager’s supervision.

The ideal candidate supports accurate purchase orders, timely invoicing, and maintains inventory levels while performing daily quality checks on perishable items and reporting on shortages.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Knowledge of foodservice and food safety regulations is preferred.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing purchase orders to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
• Assist with receiving paperwork to ensure invoices are processed correctly and on time.
• Maintain acceptable levels of product in each assigned pick slot.
• Perform daily date checks and pull outdated products.
• Perform daily quality inspections for perishable items.
• Communicate with the Distribution and Purchasing Manager on perishable items.
• Perform full inventory and cycle counts as needed.
• Prepare reports such as inventory balance, price lists, and shortages.
• Prepare a list of depleted items and recommend surveys of unusable items.
• Assist with daily and quarterly uniform distribution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Quality control

Inventory management

Communication skills

Tools

Inventory software systems

Job description

Blake’s Lotaburger is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator to manage purchasing of food and nonfood items for distribution to stores. The role includes quality control and inventory management under the Distribution and Purchasing Manager’s supervision.

The ideal candidate supports accurate purchase orders, timely invoicing, and maintains inventory levels while performing daily quality checks on perishable items and reporting on shortages.