Head of Purchasing/Warehousing.

Franklin Park, IL
Full Time
Experienced

🚛 Warehouse & Purchasing Manager – Franklin Park, IL (On-Site)
💰 $80,000–$90,000 + Up to 25% Bonus
🏭 Food Manufacturing | Ice Cream Products
📍 Reports to: Plant Manager | Team: Small Direct Reports

CooLAB Foods LLC, a world-class manufacturer of ice cream products, is hiring a Warehouse & Purchasing Manager to lead inventory, purchasing, and warehouse operations at our Franklin Park facility. This is a hands-on leadership role with high visibility and impact.
What You’ll Do:

  • Manage purchasing of raw materials and packaging
  • Oversee inventory accuracy, BOM validation, and FIFO practices
  • Lead shipping/receiving and maintain audit-ready records
  • Implement and refine procedures across sourcing, staging, consumption, and shipping
  • Collaborate with production to align supply with demand
  • Lead and develop a small warehouse/purchasing team
What You Bring:
  • Experience with inventory systems (Fishbowl or similar)
  • Strong production scheduling and supply chain planning skills
  • Understanding of inventory’s impact on financials
  • High-volume purchasing and inbound logistics experience
  • SQF audit readiness and warehouse organization skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and Outlook
  • Leadership and delegation ability
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary + performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

If you’re a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Help us deliver joy—one scoop at a time.
📩 Apply now or reach out to learn more!

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