About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

Role Purpose Statement

This position is responsible for ordering materials to ensure customer needs and corporate objectives are met. 

Main Accountabilities

Price special charters/functions and participate in Food Cost problem solving.
•    Develop solutions and tracking for Food Cost issues.
•    Order product based on supplier, airline, or product type.
•    Determine quantity to order based on forecast, on hand inventory, and supplier delivery schedule and lead-time.
•    Perform physical inventory on product lines prior to ordering.
•    Source new items through suppliers and add new items to purchasing system.
•    Handle order discrepancies by communicating with supplier.
•    Conduct End of Month physical inventory.
•    Determine and communicate product overages or shortages and develop a strategy to address.
•    Ability to read and analyze forecast reports accurately and timely.
•    Maintain address system in the purchasing system.
 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•    Previous purchasing/buyer experience,  3+ years of experience
•    SAP MM experience strongly preferred
•    Solid analytical, critical thinking, with good attention to detail.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Flexible with a high degree of integrity.
•    Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows applications