Plant Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in plant purchasing? Teufel Landscape is hiring a Junior Plant Buyer to support nursery inventory, purchasing, vendor communication, and plant material coordination. In this role, you will help track plant material from purchase through delivery and invoicing while working with Plant Purchasing, Nursery Operations, Special Services, Accounting, growers, and vendors. This is a strong opportunity for someone with inventory, purchasing, logistics, warehouse, or nursery experience who wants to grow into a Plant Buyer position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate nursery inventory records.
• Perform cycle counts and research inventory discrepancies.
• Create purchase orders and track open orders.
• Coordinate plant pickups, deliveries, transfers, and receiving documentation.
• Communicate with growers, vendors, Accounting, and operational teams.
• Prepare inventory, excess stock, movement, and material-loss reports.
• Support plant sourcing, quoting, and procurement activities.
• Develop knowledge of plant material, suppliers, and inventory planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Horticultural experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with inventory, ERP, purchasing, or accounting systems preferred.
• Nursery, horticulture, landscape, or green industry experience is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.