Commodity Planner
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Job Description
The Pure Flavor brand is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing strong support for our retail & foodservice customers and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers inspired to put quality flavor and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.
With a dedicated energetic and highly skilled workforce we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive vibrant organization.
Job Summary:
The Commodity Planner is responsible for allocation and inventory management of a designated commodity across all sites. They are responsible for the flow of their commodity for both internal and externally procured items from either domestic or imported sources.
Responsibilities:
- Create product allocations based on customer specifications and inventory levels
- Ensure allocations are distributed updated throughout the day and executed with Production
- Routinely checks product quality in inventory and maintains communication with Quality team on inbound product
- Monitor verify and provide feedback to production and quality departments on accuracy of product grading and quality concerns
- Coordinate and assist in communicating customers expectations with production shipping and receiving
- Coordinate with sales and marketing department on ad planning and product movement
- Daily communicate with Buyer to determine purchasing product volumes required to bridge growing gaps cover ads and fill volumes
- Stay current with picking forecasts analyze inventory volumes sizes and quality to ensure commodity needs are being met
- Other core expectations as defined by the company
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education is required; Degree in purchasing supply chain management or a related field is preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years commodity planning or inventory allocation experience is required; experience in the produce/agriculture industry preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) required; knowledge ERP software Famous preferred
- Capacity to build and maintain relationships that align with company objectives
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy as well as consistent follow-through skills
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills are essential; results oriented with a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workflow
- Sound decision making skills and able to work in a high stress environment
- Understand the need for urgency while providing outstanding customer service
Work Environment:
- Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility required
- Conditions typically found in an office setting with occasional duties within a refrigerated warehouse where temperatures range from 45-55F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery and forklift truck operation
- Role requires the ability to listen and speak to other employees
- Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer sitting for prolonged periods is required
- The position may involve needing to lift up to 30-pounds occasionally up to 50-pounds
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity submit your resume to Pure Flavor Farms LP today!
Pure Flavor Farms LP is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
