Strategic Expeditor: Inventory & Logistics

McLane

Lakewood (WA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 92,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off from day one

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 60

Life insurance

Job summary

McLane in Lakewood, WA, is seeking an Expeditor to optimize divisional operations in receiving, inventory control, product selection and transportation, ensuring in-stock levels and timely replenishment.

You will collaborate with Distribution Center teams, manage transfers, reduce spoilage, and support procurement with insights from reports and systems, while maintaining safety, accuracy and a strong service mindset.

Qualifications

BS or BA degree in business or equivalent experience.
2 years of purchasing/procurement experience required.
Understanding of production and inventory management concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PC experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Monitor purchase orders to maximize in-stock level and minimize inventory exposure.
Partner with other Distribution Center functions to achieve operating targets.
Maintain inventory levels to minimize obsolescence spoilage.
Work with Transportation to optimize backhauls.
Manage inter-center transfer, allocation, supply and quality issues.
Learn the McLane merchandising systems, including reports.
Manage assets and protect customer service levels.
Act as single point of contact for Grocery Merchandising and Procurement teams.
Monitor inbound product deliveries and provide priority insights.