Purchasing & Planning Coordinator

Ilitch Charities, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Caesars Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Purchasing & Planning Coordinator in Detroit to support purchasing operations and align across the global supply chain.

You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to manage product flow, optimize costs, and ensure continuity of supply. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of experience, with strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier development and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Analyze product costs and market trends to ensure competitive pricing and value delivery.
• Administer purchasing activities, including sourcing, price negotiation support, and supplier coordination.
• Assist with promotional initiatives and limited-time offers (LTOs), including volume forecasting in collaboration with R&D.
• Partner with Replenishment and Transportation teams to monitor and manage freight costs, ensuring cost accuracy and optimization.
• Review and reconcile purchase price variances in partnership with Purchasing, Distribution, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand trends, and product velocity to ensure adequate supply and proactively identify risks.
• Review and approve supplier and distributor chargebacks (freight, damages, etc.), while identifying opportunities for cost recovery.
• Generate and distribute pricing and operational reports; identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain reporting processes to improve visibility, decision-making, and operational performance.
• Track purchase orders, resolve past-due issues, and ensure accurate system updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Oracle

AS/400

Job description

## Purchasing & Planning CoordinatorApplylocations: Detroit, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R8905**Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future**Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.**Your Mission:**The Purchasing & Planning Coordinator plays a key role in supporting purchasing operations and ensuring alignment across the global supply chain and replenishment functions. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to manage product flow, optimize costs, and maintain continuity of supply.The Coordinator will establish strong supplier relationships, support strategic sourcing initiatives, and contribute to cost savings, item management, and promotional programs. This position requires the ability to navigate complex supply chain challenges, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly across cross‐functional teams. **How You’ll Make an Impact:*** Support supplier development and maintain strong, collaborative vendor relationships* Analyze product costs and market trends to ensure competitive pricing and value delivery* Administer purchasing activities, including sourcing, price negotiation support, and supplier coordination* Assist with promotional initiatives and limited-time offers (LTOs), including volume forecasting in collaboration with R&D* Partner with Replenishment and Transportation teams to monitor and manage freight costs, ensuring cost accuracy and optimization* Participate in and lead initiatives aimed at reducing costs while improving operational efficiency* Review and reconcile purchase price variances in partnership with Purchasing, Distribution, and Accounts Payable teams* Support item and vendor setup processes, working cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Distribution Operations* Monitor inventory levels, demand trends, and product velocity to ensure adequate supply and proactively identify risks* Review and approve supplier and distributor chargebacks (freight, damages, etc.), while identifying opportunities for cost recovery* Generate and distribute pricing and operational reports; identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions* Manage and maintain reporting processes to improve visibility, decision-making, and operational performance* Track purchase orders, resolve past-due issues, and ensure accurate system updates**Who You Are:*** Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)* 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related discipline, with demonstrated growth in responsibilities* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound business decisions* Familiarity with vendor management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance evaluation* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing or ERP systems* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Experience with Oracle, AS/400, or similar ERP systems* Background in food, commodity, or packaging purchasing environments**Where You’ll Work:*** A state-of-the-art building with a modern-day, open environment in the heart of The District Detroit.* A colleague fitness center, work café and an outdoor patio with grills.* Over 60 different meeting spaces to help promote a collaborative environment.#LI-KT1***All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc.***