Culinary Inventory Specialist

Marriott•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Culinary Inventory Specialist uses technology to send, receive, and print product requisitions and purchase orders. The role calculates food inventory, ordering, and cost figures; maintains organized records of products, inventories, orders, and new product introductions; and assists managers with inventory controls and reorders for retail items. The specialist works with managers to identify sales trends, source new products, and maintain store appearance. Responsibilities also include reconciling shipping invoices with receiver reports and logs, resolving discrepancies involving returned or damaged products with vendors, troubleshooting delivery issues, and managing returns. The position requires reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager; completing safety training and certifications; following company policies and quality standards; and protecting company assets and confidential information. The specialist communicates professionally, prepares and reviews written documents accurately, answers telephones appropriately, and develops positive working relationships while supporting team goals. The role also involves reading and visually verifying information, inspecting tools and equipment, and entering and locating work-related information using computers or point-of-sale systems. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
No supervisory experience required.
No license or certification required.

Responsibilities

Use technology to send, receive, and print product requisitions and purchase orders.
Calculate figures for food inventories, orders, and costs.
Maintain organized records of products, inventories, orders, and new product introductions.
Assist managers with inventory controls and reorders for retail items.
Work with managers to identify sales trends, source new products, and maintain store appearance.
Reconcile shipping invoices with receiver reports and logs.
Reconcile returned or damaged products with vendors when products are unacceptable or incorrect.
Troubleshoot vendor delivery issues and manage the return process.
Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager, and complete safety training and certifications.
Follow company policies and procedures, maintain a clean and professional appearance, protect confidential information, and safeguard company assets.
Communicate professionally, prepare and review written documents accurately, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond to other employees' concerns.
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Read and visually verify information, inspect tools and equipment, and use computers or point-of-sale systems to enter and locate work-related information.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.