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September 12, 2024

Slim Chickens Support Center and Company Stores

Fayetteville

FULL TIME


Purchasing Coordinator

Be a part of one of the 10 fastest growing fast casuals, Slim Chickens!

Slim Chickens is a leading national brand in the fast-growing emerging 'better chicken' fast-casual segment. This is a great opportunity for starting and growing a career in the restaurant field. Want to work with a team that has fun every day by helping guests and making them happy? Our team members offer a fast, accurate, and friendly ordering experience - a genuine interaction that leaves our guests feeling satisfied and appreciated.

You will feel empowered to make decisions that lead to high levels of guest associate satisfaction.

Purpose of the Position:

This role supports the Director of Supply Chain and Purchasing across all product categories by ensuring data integrity (Crunchtime and Master Order Guides), managing projects, and facilitating internal communication. The position maintains an updated project list and assists in executing various initiatives, including new product launches, limited time offers, promotions, and product replacements. It is a key role in driving the execution of marketing strategies and day-to-day supply chain operations to meet growth and profit objectives.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative and clerical support to the Supply Chain department.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to assist with non-poultry product launches, limited-time offers, and promotions, ensuring item availability, setup, and coordination with culinary and purchasing teams.
  • Participate in and assist with internal supply chain projects such as secondary supplier approvals, new product introductions, and product changes.
  • Support the communication and tracking of promotional item forecasts and performance metrics.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date order guides for all product categories.
  • Assist in managing product development timelines to ensure alignment with corporate marketing and culinary strategies set by Supply Chain leadership.
  • Provide internal updates on ongoing projects, external communications to support centers, and regular status reports to Supply Chain leadership.


Slim Chickens systems principles and objectives:
Has a thorough understanding of Slim Chickens' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, safety) and recognizes the responsibility to stay updated on these systems and the role this position plays in supporting them.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is designed to guide the activities of the Purchasing Coordinator. It is not meant to restrict the individual's creativity or limit their thinking, nor does it encompass all the tasks that may be required in this role.
Physical Activities: Primarily performed in an office environment. Involves entering and retrieving information on a computer and visually verifying details, often in small print. May also require presenting information to small or large groups.
Travel: Occasional visits to local stores.


Requirements and Competencies:

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite


Technical Experience:
Computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in spreadsheets, database, and statistical analysis.

Industry Experience: 0-2+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounting/Finance, or a related field.
Minimum Education: Highschool diploma

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance


Slim Chickens is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all open positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, and physical or mental disability.

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