Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Job Description

Empire Cooler Service, LLC

Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Empire Cooler Service has been the leading supplier of refrigeration and ice making equipment in the Chicago area since 1932. We sell, lease and service equipment to the largest restaurant, hotel, and hospitality groups in the Midwest. We are a “white-glove service company” whose goal is to anticipate and exceed our customer's needs in this ever-changing hospitality market.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated Purchasing and Inventory Manager to join our team. The role reports to the Fleet and Safety Manager and has one direct report.

This position is a multi-faceted role responsible for ordering equipment, parts, and supplies, parts inventory, and disbursement of small parts and equipment. The role is also responsible for identifying suppliers, creating and processing purchase orders, receiving and verifying delivered items, and assisting in managing our service truck inventory.

The ideal candidate should have a keen sense of business, strong negotiation skills, ability to assess and analyze information, understanding of inventory and purchasing principals, organization skills with attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Research and compare suppliers for equipment, parts, tools, and supply purchases.
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Request cost proposals and negotiate contracts and prices.
• Perform frequent inventory audits to monitor stock levels and determine purchase needs.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Maintain records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.
• Schedule and verify purchase deliveries.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends for inventory and control.
• Disbursement of parts and supplies to service personnel to complete our service calls and maintain our service truck stock as required.

• High School Diploma required - Degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience with supply management and vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in CRM and inventory management software programs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Parts Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Inventory: 3 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Managing others 1-3 years preferred

Salary
: $66,000 - $72,00 Annually

• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage following 30 days of employment
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D / Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Insurance
• Vacation and Sick days (PTO)
• 401K

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.