"Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor"

Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:
, North Carolina

Category:
Food Services

Type:
Full-Time

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Department: 471501 - Dining and Catering Operations

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

NC State Dining is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor to support the success of Fountain Dining Hall, the university's highest-volume residential dining operation. This role ensures accurate menu forecasting, precise food and supply ordering, and efficient stockroom management-all essential to delivering consistent food quality, controlling costs, and supporting sustainability goals. This position plays a vital role in providing a safe, seamless dining experience for more than 4,000 daily guests, while leading and developing a stockroom team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily purchasing and logistics operations, ensuring accurate forecasting, timely ordering, and efficient stockroom workflows.
• Use historical data and the NetMenu system to maintain accurate menus, balanced production plans, and well-managed inventory that supports varied dietary needs.
• Lead, train, and support four stockroom employees, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and food safety excellence.
• Model and promote the Division's mission, values, goals, and culture; help employees understand how their work contributes to exceptional service and organizational success.
• Cultivate a positive, thriving work environment that supports employee growth and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with all University policies, procedures, regulations, and Division-wide standard operating protocols.
• Support safe, efficient dining hall operations by performing physical tasks essential to food service environments, including bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling; working in extremely hot and cold conditions; and lifting up to 30 lbs overhead and up to 60 lbs on rare occasions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bring your passion for food and teamwork to NC State Dining. As a Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor at NC State Dining, you'll be part of a team that brings quality, care, and consistency to every meal served on campus.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties to support NC State Dining business needs. Some of these operational needs may require being assigned to work in any NC State Dining department, including but not limited to, catering and special events. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.

Minimum Experience/Education:

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of supervisory experience in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Work independently and collaboratively with staff and culinary professionals.
• Requires bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. Because of the nature of food service operations and working in a kitchen, you must be able to work in extremely hot and cold conditions. Must be able to lift 30 pounds above head and up to 60 pounds on rare occasions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in food service, menu management, or culinary operations, including knowledge of food safety, allergens, and dietary restrictions.
• Prior experience ordering food/supplies and managing inventory for a large-scale food service operation using systems such as NetMenu or CBORD.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff and culinary professionals.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including spreadsheets and databases, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise teams, make informed decisions, and support smooth, efficient day-to-day operations.

Required license or certification:

N/A

Position Number: 00041447

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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