SUMMARY

Purchase ingredients from assigned vendors in a timely manner at competitive costs to meet customer demand, quality, and quantity requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Create and confirm purchase orders each day using MRP (X3).

o Review the demand forecast and historical usage, applying thorough knowledge of the company’s products and business objectives for sound procurement decisions.

o Validate pricing on confirmations and update the price lists, if necessary.

o Coordinate with suppliers and logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective receipt of product.

· Review production shortages daily

o Review stock at all sites, and ensure suppliers have dock appointments.

o Expedite product, if necessary.

o Actively work to resolve constraints in the supply chain that impact availability.

· Review all past-due orders and follow up with suppliers.

o Sense of urgency is required to avoid line a shut-down.

o Confirm best date and communicate with the production scheduler.

o Work with logistics to expedite, if necessary.

· Provide key item forecasts to the suppliers monthly.

· Maintain adequate inventory levels for assigned ingredients to meet production demands using safety stock, min/max, and/or other-directed criteria.

· Support project management team in meeting deadlines for new and/or changed items.

· Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization.

· Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.

· Other duties as assigned.

Regular and reliable attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma with 5 years buyer experience.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business management or marketing with 2-5 years’ experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

None required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

· Communicate honestly and respectfully.

· Take accountability for actions.

· Previous experience of working in a purchasing team, preferably food manufacturing is beneficial.

· Foster a passion for continuous improvement.

· Work with a sense of urgency.

· Problem-solving aptitude and creative thinking ability.

· Learn new skills quickly.

· Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· MRP experience is required; must be able to learn and utilize X3, as required.

· Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is preferred.

· Experience in food manufacturing and food safe packaging is preferred.

SELF MANAGEMENT

· Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies

· Assertive, resilient and welcomes change

· Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together

· Proactively contributes to the team

· Is self-aware and optimistic

· Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings

Regular and reliable attendance

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Ability to use inventory and other computer programs, including keyboarding is required. The associate must be able to move around warehouse site in order to inspect and observe for proper operations. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, and crouch. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to extreme cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

REQUIRED TRAINING

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality, and process efficiency. Training is also required

on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation, and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality, and process efficiency.

Benefits:

· 401(K)

· 401(K) matching

· Dental Insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Health Insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Parental leave

· Referral program

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· Monday – Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: Lakeville, MN 55044: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,338.66 - $70,678.68 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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