Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

About the role

The Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator will lay the foundation for our Nutrition Center retail launch. This is a pre-launch critical role ensuring vendor relationships, inventory systems, and operational readiness are fully in place ahead of our opening.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Management & Procurement
• Build and maintain vendor relationships with supplement and wellness product suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
• Sources products aligned with Preserve Life’s wellness mission
• Inventory Management
• Establish par levels across retail categories
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming inventory
• Organize storage for efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain accurate data, pricing, and product specs in POS system
• Monitor stock and initiate reorders
• System Management & Data Entry
• Maintain inventory records and reporting systems
• Generate reports for leadership
• Track product movement and sales patterns
• Support audits and cycle counts
• Other Contributions
• Support merchandising and visual displays
• Aid with events/workshops as needed
• Participate in training and team meetings

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years in retail, purchasing, or inventory roles
• Proficiency in POS, Excel, and inventory software
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility for early mornings during pre-launch

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• 2+ years in health/wellness retail preferred
• Experience in vendor negotiations preferred
• Knowledge of supplements and natural health products preferred

Skills

• Accuracy and detail orientation
• Proactive problem-solving
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Team collaboration and customer service mindset
• Technology proficiency

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Pay

Compensation: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule

Not specified

Essence of Preserve

Life is a gift. The most precious one. The incredible progress in science and medicine within just the last two generations has further enhanced worldwide human longevity. Healthspan vs Lifespan? Air, Water, Earth, within a lifetime, our lifetime, have moved from being points of relative unconcern to becoming points of critical concern. Stress has become universal – climatic, economic, demographic, political, personal – all impacting our health. Current research has shown that whilst specific ailments can be addressed through specialized interventions, overall good health requires a holistic approach – one addressing the body, mind, and soul. The adage “Prevention is better than the Cure” holds more true today than ever before. At a global level, achieved corporates, individuals, families and communities are seeking and proactively pursuing sustainable good health, contentment, and happiness. Overall economic growth and higher disposable incomes have made this possible. And yet, the quandary on where to begin remains...

About Preserve Life

About Preserve Life Preserve’s initiative for setting up a world class health center in the midst of endless rolling hills and soothing lakes and rivers, is to address the above growing concerns and to lead individuals to a state of holistic wellbeing.