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Little Caesars Enterprises

Carry-out pizza chain focused on value

Purchasing & Planning Coordinator

Inventory Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDetroit, MI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Two to five years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related discipline, with demonstrated growth in responsibilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound business decisions.
  • Familiarity with vendor management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance evaluation.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing or enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Support supplier development and maintain collaborative vendor relationships.
  • Analyze product costs and market trends to ensure competitive pricing and value delivery.
  • Administer purchasing activities, including sourcing, price negotiation support, and supplier coordination.
  • Assist with promotional initiatives and limited-time offers, including volume forecasting in collaboration with Research and Development.
  • Partner with Replenishment and Transportation teams to monitor and manage freight costs, ensuring cost accuracy and optimization.
  • Participate in and lead initiatives aimed at reducing costs while improving operational efficiency.
  • Review and reconcile purchase price variances in partnership with Purchasing, Distribution, and Accounts Payable teams.
  • Support item and vendor setup processes, working cross-functionally with Finance, Information Technology, and Distribution Operations.
  • Monitor inventory levels, demand trends, and product velocity to ensure adequate supply and proactively identify risks.
  • Review and approve supplier and distributor chargebacks, including freight and damages, while identifying opportunities for cost recovery.
  • Generate and distribute pricing and operational reports, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage and maintain reporting processes to improve visibility, decision-making, and operational performance.
  • Track purchase orders, resolve past-due issues, and ensure accurate system updates.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Oracle, AS/400, or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Background in food, commodity, or packaging purchasing environments.

About the Company

Little Caesars Enterprises

Carry-out pizza chain focused on value

Little Caesars Enterprises operates a fast-food pizza chain that emphasizes value and convenience through carry-out. It started in 1959 and grew by franchising, focusing on low costs and speed. The core product approach includes large, low-priced pizzas available for immediate carry-out via the Hot-N-Ready model, enabled by high-speed conveyor ovens to speed up production and service. Unlike many peers, Little Caesars remains privately held by the Ilitch family, allowing a long-term, cost-focused strategy and reinvestment into a broader business portfolio, including sports teams. The company aims to offer affordable, quick pizzas and maintain efficient, high-volume operations to stay a dominant player in the fast-food pizza market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Founded
1959

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