Purchasing and Logistics Supervisor

Clear Destination Inc.; Fountain Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Fountain Valley, CA seeks a Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor to manage end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, and shipping for service projects.

You will drive procurement, manage RMA processes, and coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams to source materials cost-effectively while maintaining safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse operations experience.
• Experience in purchasing and procurement is a plus.
• Ability to lift over 500 pounds and work on ladders.
• Current and valid US driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with inventory software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities including receiving, staging, and outbound distribution.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and perform physical counts.
• Collaborate with operations to evaluate vendors and procure materials.
• Oversee RMA processes and vendor credits.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Support fleet coordination and vehicle utilization.
• Occasionally deliver materials to job sites as needed.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Procurement & sourcing

Vendor evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Driver's license

Ability to lift heavy loads

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

The Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor is responsible for end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, and maintaining a safe, efficient facility. This role also preforms procurement and RMA processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and equipment to support business needs. The ideal candidate has proven experience in warehouse and purchasing operations, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to drive improvements independently.

Essential Functions

• Perform and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, inventory handling, material staging, and outbound distribution to support project and service operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized facility while ensuring consistent application of safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Track inventory movement and accuracy, performing physical counts, and reconciling discrepancies with system data.
• Help with fleet coordination, including routine maintenance scheduling and vehicle utilization.
• Collaborate with operations and back-office teams to evaluate vendors and procure materials, equipment, and vehicles.
• Execute purchasing decisions in collaboration with other departments for stock and project-specific items, guiding inventory additions/deletions based on business needs.
• Preform the return goods (RMA) process, ensuring timely resolution, minimized return costs, and proper vendor credit.
• Address warehouse issues or incidents directly, documenting root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Occasionally deliver or transport materials and equipment to job sites when needed.
• Conduct scheduled physical inventories to ensure accurate conciliation to maintain inventory integrity.
• Promote and maintain high safety standards across warehouse and logistics operations.
• Provide light facilities support as needed to maintain a safe and functional workplace.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the management team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse operations experience
• Knowledge of physical security systems, network devices
• Experience in purchasing and procurement of warehouse-related materials is a plus
• Ability to lift over 500 pounds and work comfortably on ladders and lifts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional service
• Proficient with basic hand and power tools, and knowledgeable in electrical circuitry and blueprint reading
• Currentandvalid US driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment with expanding customer base
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to complete assignedtasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and be comfortable speaking to customers
• [Preferred] Familiarity with inventory management software (e.g., Consense or equivalent)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.