Planner Direct Materials / Buyer

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude.

About the role

Responsible for purchasing materials—mainly food product—for the Materials department from suppliers; ensure orders are accurate and complete in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Determine quantity of food products to order based on forecast, on-hand inventory, lead-time, and supplier delivery schedule
• Create purchase orders
• Reconcile purchase order against supplier invoices and what is in system
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly inventory using order guides and EOM process
• Communicate with supplier regarding order and pricing discrepancies
• Determine product overages/stockouts and communicate to manager; assist with reallocation or substitution of product
• Responsible for days on hand (DOH)
• Ensure addresses are up to date in the purchasing system
• Assist the Materials department on other projects as needed
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three years materials, purchasing, and/or clerical experience required
• SAP MM and Ariba experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Must be able to perform in a high-stress environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Pay

$18.00 - 24.00 per hour