Purchasing & Inventory Management

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Richard's Kitchen Store in Houma, LA, is seeking a dedicated Purchasing & Inventory Management professional to join our team. As a key person in our operations, you will oversee inventory levels, manage supplier relationships, and ensure products are stocked efficiently. With a competitive salary of up to $52,000 (including bonuses), this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growing business.

Qualified person must have a great attention to detail, organizational skills, and be willing to learn and understand our buying processes in order to make a real impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for helping improve our current company's growth, we invite you to be part of our team at Richard's Kitchen Store and Restaurant Supply.

Compensation:

$52,000 yearly including bonus

Responsibilities:

• Analyze inventory levels and trends in order to determine the most suitable purchasing quantities and timings for optimal stock management.
• Ensure that appropriate stock levels are maintained while effectively minimizing excess inventory costs.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable delivery schedules.
• Secure advantageous deals and maintain a dependable supply chain with minimal associated costs.
• Establish and enforce inventory control procedures to precisely monitor stock movements and reduce discrepancies to a minimum.
• Produce detailed reports on purchasing activities, inventory turnover rates, and cost-saving measures to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Offer valuable insights for strategic planning and the implementation of cost-effective inventory management strategies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales and operations, to accurately forecast demand and plan purchases accordingly.
• Ensure that purchasing activities are aligned with and contribute to the achievement of overall business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing and inventory management required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a wholesale or distribution company is necessary.
• A Bachelor's degree is a must-have qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with accounting systems is required.
• US work authorization is mandatory.
• Willingness to work 5 days a week in-store and be on your feet a minimum of 50% of the time.

About Company

Richard’s Kitchen Store (RKS) is a restaurant supply store in Houma, LA. We have been in business since 1977, primarily focusing on commercial kitchens, including offshore & marine kitchens, restaurants, healthcare, and residential kitchens.

We offer all major cooking brands, refrigeration, food prep, ice-making, and ware-washing equipment. We also stock an abundance of small wares, cutlery, plumbing, janitorial supplies, and miscellaneous front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house needs. We offer additional services, including a repair service and maintenance division, an in-house delivery and installation team, and a consulting and design division.