Inventory and Purchasing Coordinator (San Diego)

Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator Operations-focused role (inventory, vendor management, systems)IZOLA Bakery is hiring an Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator to take ownership of inventory, ordering, receiving and vendor management across the business. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role at the center of our operation. You will be responsible for ensuring we always have the right ingredients, at the right quality, at the right cost—without disruption to production. This role is not about prior bakery or inventory experience. It is about how you think, how you work, and how much ownership you're ready to take on. What Makes This Role DifferentIZOLA is a fast-growing, systems-driven bakery built on craft, hospitality, and constant improvement. This role is for someone who: Wants to own a critical function of the business, not just assist Is excited to figure things out, improve systems, and solve problems Takes pride in getting the details right—every time Is motivated by growth, responsibility, and being part of building something We operate with clear systems and high standards. Details matter here. You will be trained and held accountable to doing things the right way, every time. At the same time, you will be expected to take ownership, think ahead, and operate independently within those standards. Schedule & Compensation32–40 hours per week Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00 AM–3:30 PMHours may vary slightly week to week but will generally average 35 hours

What You OwnInventory & Purchasing Own inventory levels across all ingredients and supplies Place orders based on usage, forecasting, and operational needs Receive deliveries, verify accuracy and quality, and resolve issues Maintain strict FIFO, labeling, and storage organization Ensure inventory is accurate, accessible, and production-ready at all times Inventory Systems & Analysis Track weekly usage and identify trends, gaps, and inefficiencies Maintain clean, accurate inventory data in spreadsheets/systems Support costing through disciplined tracking and reporting Investigate discrepancies and solve root causes Vendor Management & Sourcing Build and manage vendor relationships Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery expectations Source new vendors to improve quality or reduce costs Monitor pricing and proactively address cost increases Resolve issues directly with vendors Operations & Office Support Maintain organized systems for documentation and records Support office operations and administrative workflows Contribute to improving systems and overall efficiency