Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.
Your Mission:
The Purchasing & Planning Coordinator plays a key role in supporting purchasing operations and ensuring alignment across the integral supply chain and replenishment functions. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to manage product flow, optimize costs, and maintain continuity of supply.
The coordinator will establish strong supplier relationships, support strategic sourcing initiatives, and contribute to cost savings, item management, and promotional programs. This position requires the ability to navigate complex supply chain challenges, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly across cross‑functional teams.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Support supplier development and maintain strong, 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 (LTOs), including volume forecasting in collaboration with R&D.;
- 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, IT, and Distribution Operations.
- Monitor inventory levels, demand trends, and product velocity to ensure adequate supply and proactively identify risks.
- Review and approve supp