<p>Overview:</p> <p>Kings Island is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to support the Food & Beverage team during our busy seasonal operation. This behind-the-scenes role focuses on administrative and clerical functions such as purchasing, inventory management, vendor relations, and coordination with internal departments including Finance and F&B Operations.</p> <p>If you're a highly organized individual with a passion for process and efficiency, this is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, high-volume environment!</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Assist in procurement of food, beverage, and supply items for multiple F&B locations across the park </li><li>Process purchase orders, monitor order statuses, and follow up on deliveries with vendors </li><li>Receive goods and verify accuracy of shipments against purchase orders and invoices </li><li>Maintain accurate inventory records across multiple locations using inventory management software </li><li>Conduct regular inventory audits and assist with quarterly and end-of-season reporting and reconciliation </li><li>Liaise with vendors regarding availability, lead times, pricing, and substitutions </li><li>Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure timely invoice processing, billing accuracy, and budget tracking </li><li>Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to forecast product needs and reduce waste </li><li>Support compliance with food safety, product rotation, and storage guidelines </li><li>Provide clerical support to the F&B team including data entry, spreadsheet updates, and reporting </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in business, Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred </li><li>Prior experience in high-volume, multi-location food service or hospitality operations is highly desirable </li><li>Strong administrative and clerical skills; experience with purchasing and inventory systems a plus </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with inventory or ERP software </li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills </li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment </li><li>Availability to work a flexible seasonal schedule, including weekends and holidays </li><li>Must be at least 18 years old </li></ul>