Strategic Expeditor: Inventory & Transport Optimizer

McLane Company, Inc.; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO from day one

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking an Expeditor to optimize divisional operations in receiving, inventory control, product selection and transportation. You will monitor POs, coordinate with distribution center functions, maintain stock levels, and minimize obsolescence while supporting cost-effective logistics.

Join a team focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role requires a BS or BA in business, procurement experience, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• BS or BA in business or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience required.
• Understanding of production and inventory management concepts (i.e. pipeline fill, lead times and contingency planning ordering parameters).
• Solid understanding of divisional operations, including receiving, inventory control, product selection and transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• PC experience and skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing and able to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products ordered by our customers.
• English reading/writing proficiency required for job tasks and safety.

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 and reports.
• Manage assets and protect customer service levels.
• Act as single point of contact for Grocery Merchandising and Procurement teams.
• Monitor inbound deliveries and coordinate with VP of Distribution and receiving Supervisor.
• Support division-based information on procurement issues and demand trends.

Skills

Purchasing/procurement experience

Inventory management concepts

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

BS or BA in business

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking an Expeditor to optimize divisional operations in receiving, inventory control, product selection and transportation. You will monitor POs, coordinate with distribution center functions, maintain stock levels, and minimize obsolescence while supporting cost-effective logistics.

Join a team focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role requires a BS or BA in business, procurement experience, and strong communication and