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

The Senior Materials Coordinator is responsible for managing the timely and efficient procurement of materials to meet customer requirements and align with corporate objectives. This role plays a critical part in supporting operational readiness, cost control, and supply chain accuracy.

Main Accountabilities

• Price and support special charters and functions; participate in food cost troubleshooting and resolution.

• Develop tracking tools and solutions to identify and resolve food cost issues.

• Procure products in accordance with supplier agreements, airline specifications, and product types.

• Determine order quantities using forecast data, inventory on hand, supplier lead times, and delivery schedules.

• Conduct physical inventory checks across product categories to ensure accurate ordering.

• Source new items in coordination with suppliers and maintain data integrity in the purchasing system.

• Resolve order discrepancies through timely communication with vendors.

• Lead and conduct end-of-month physical inventory activities and reconciliation.

• Identify and communicate overages or shortages; develop mitigation plans to address supply gaps.

• Accurately interpret and analyze forecast and inventory reports to support purchasing decisions.

• Maintain and update supplier address data within the purchasing system.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory coordination.

• Strong knowledge of SAP MM (Materials Management) module highly preferred.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate across teams and departments.

• High level of integrity, flexibility, and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook.