Bilingual Inventory & Purchasing Assistant
Location: Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: $24 - 26/hr
Position Overview
A growing food production and distribution company is seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Inventory & Purchasing Assistant to support daily inventory management, ingredient ordering, and administrative operations. This role will work closely with leadership, warehouse staff, and vendors to ensure materials and ingredients are available to support production demands while maintaining accurate inventory records.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor inventory levels of ingredients, packaging, and production supplies.
- Generate and submit purchase orders for ingredients and materials.
- Track incoming deliveries and follow up with vendors regarding shipments and backorders.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform inventory reconciliations.
- Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to ensure product availability.
- Assist with forecasting inventory needs based on production schedules.
- Enter purchasing and inventory data into company systems.
- Prepare reports related to inventory, purchasing activity, and stock levels.
- Support general administrative duties as assigned.
- Communicate with vendors and internal teams in both English and Spanish.
Qualifications
- Fluent in English and Spanish (required).
- Previous experience in inventory control, purchasing, order processing, or supply chain support.
- Experience working with food ingredients, manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse operations preferred.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and inventory management systems.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing / Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Order Processing
- Food Manufacturing or Food Distribution
- Data Entry and Reporting
- Administrative Support
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a bilingual professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys keeping operations organized, and has experience managing inventory levels, ordering ingredients, and supporting daily business operations. They are proactive, detail-oriented, and able to build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.