Warehouse & Food Purchasing Manager

Description

You’re part of a proud tradition when you work with us at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. From our humble beginnings in 1946 as Santa Claus Land, America’s first theme park has grown into a world-class attraction in the heart of Santa Claus, Indiana. Holiday World’s top-ranked coasters and attractions, along with its lovingly restored and maintained classic rides, are matched only by Splashin’ Safari water park—the Water Coaster Capital of the World.

Work Requirements

• Purchase materials and services needed by departments throughout company
• Issue Purchase orders and maintain the purchasing software in GP
• Manage LTL shipping process to ensure inbound shipments are being shipped in a cost-effective manner
• Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Work with Director to ensure financial goals align with budget
• Maintain records of recurring purchases to ensure they are handled in a timely fashion
• Monitor inventory levels for some products to ensure orders are placed in a timely fashion
• Verify invoice pricing
• Contact vendors to resolve issues regarding pricing errors, shipment shortages and damaged goods
• Manage seasonal staff including recruiting, scheduling, performance, daily tasks, company policies, and discipline including night shift during the operating season

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of management experience
• LEAN experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn new software programs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Enthusiastic approach to helping employees
• Excellent follow-up skills
• Willingness to travel overnight to attend and participate in seminars, meetings, and conferences out of town
• Ability to work full-time

Benefits

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari offers competitive wages and benefits, including a generous 401(k) match, bonus program, PTO accrual program, tuition discounts, and reimbursements, free season passes and tickets, and much more!

About the Role

This role oversees and manages Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s overall supply chain, logistics strategy, and warehouse operations in order to maximize the process efficiency and productivity. In addition, this position plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with vendors and distributors.

Schedule

Full-time position.