Planner Direct Materials / Buyer

Job Title:  Planner Direct Materials / Buyer 
Job Location:  Des Plaines-USA-60016 
Work Location Type:  On-Site 
Salary Range:  $14.25 - 22.27 per hour 

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

Responsible for purchasing materials for the Materials department from suppliers; ensure orders are accurate and complete in a timely manner.

Main Accountabilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Determine quantity of food products to order based on forecast, on hand inventory, lead-time, and supplier delivery schedule
• Create purchase orders
• Reconcile purchase order against supplier invoices and what is in system
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly inventory using order guides and EOM process
• Communicate with supplier regarding order and pricing discrepancies
• Determine product overages/stockouts and communicate to manager; assist with reallocation or substitution of product
• Responsible for days on hand (DOH)
• Ensure addresses are up to date in the purchasing system
• Assist the Materials department on other projects as needed
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management



 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three years materials, purchasing, and/or clerical experience required
• SAP MM experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Must be able to perform in a high stress environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office programs
• Intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed



 

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.