Buyer / Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator
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Job Description
Location: On-site | Trussville / Birmingham, Alabama
Compensation: Negotiable
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Buyer / Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator to join a growing organization within the floral industry. This individual will play a critical role in purchasing, inventory management, warehouse coordination, and logistics operations. While experience in the floral industry is a plus, we are open to professionals from related sectors such as produce, food distribution, fruits, perishables, agriculture, or supply chain environments.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced operations, and has strong experience coordinating inventory flow, purchasing, and logistics while ensuring efficiency across warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing and procurement activities to ensure products and materials are available according to operational needs
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory records and controls
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, deliveries, and transportation schedules
- Oversee warehouse organization and inventory flow to maximize efficiency and minimize waste
- Work closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely purchasing and delivery processes
- Forecast inventory needs and identify purchasing trends to support business demands
- Coordinate logistics activities and assist with improving operational processes
- Track product movement and maintain accurate documentation and reporting
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse systems and operational efficiency
- Ensure inventory accuracy and maintain quality standards for perishable products
- Support day-to-day warehouse operations and help resolve supply chain or logistics challenges as they arise
- Assist in establishing processes and best practices that improve workflow and organization
Qualifications
- Experience in purchasing, inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain coordination
- Experience in floral, produce, food distribution, agriculture, perishables, or related industries preferred but not required
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with inventory systems, purchasing systems, or warehouse management software
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse environment
- Ability to analyze inventory needs and coordinate logistics effectively
- Strong sense of urgency and accountability
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Highly organized and process-driven
- Detail-oriented and proactive
- Strong coordinator and multitasker
- Resourceful and solutions-focused
- Able to manage operations efficiently under pressure
- Comfortable working with perishable products and changing priorities
