Commodity Coordinator - Leamington, Canada - Nature Fresh Farms

Nature Fresh Farms

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Leamington, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Nature Fresh Farms is a Leamington-based greenhouse company with facilities in Leamington, ON and Delta, OH as well as Laredo, TX.

Our company and its innovative, dynamic team is expanding every day, growing new plant varieties and introducing cutting-edge ideas and practices to the fresh produce industry.

However, at Nature Fresh, we don't just grow plants - we also grow people.

Our team is passionate about bringing the highest quality products to consumers, but it is also committed to creating an inspiring, diverse, and team-oriented workplace environment that everyone can enjoy.

Nature Fresh Farms is a recognized leader within the greenhouse farming industry - join our team and help us continue to grow

We are currently seeking an applicant to join our team and fill a full-time position as a Commodity Coordinator at our Distribution Center in Leamington, ON.

Job Details

The Commodity Coordinator determines the distribution of product as per production and shipping schedule requirements as soon as possible to enable maximum productivity in all areas.

This position views order requirements and reviews items and quantities in stock to determine rework or build requirements, reviews the production plan ensuring all orders are being covered, run the shorts report and adjust items as required to fill orders.

This position is working in an office setting, as well as in a warehouse setting.

Job Specific Duties

Allocate all sales orders and workorders at the Distribution Centre a day in advance when possible.
Manage inventory by making use of FIFO, LIFO and FEFO methods.
Ensure proper rotation is being followed by shipping and repack departments, communicate issues in daily inventory meetings.
Look at all product to determine quality grade before allocating it to sale orders and workorders.
Responsible for ensuring all required workorders are entered by scheduler for main repacks and yourself for infrequent repacks.
Strategize with Production Scheduler for production planning based on current overall quality and supply.
Review IB transfers, POs, returns, and grower packing to determine allocations.
Evaluate daily truck ETAs to ensure allocated product will meet these times. In the case of late trucks, communicate this to the CM/Shipping team during the Daily operations meetings.
Look at all product on a daily basis when evaluating and planning allocations.
With the assistance of the Commodity Manager, develop creative solutions when roadblocks present themselves.
Provide the Commodity Manager with allowance requests when necessary.
Provide Commodity Manager with daily push list on extra and problematic inventory.
Coordinate daily with Commodity Managers on growers packing schedules.
Maintain a 3day outlook, communicating all sameday and nextday issues at daily production meetings.
Resolve after hours allocation and quality issues as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Positive attitude with an enthusiasm to work and learn.
Previous experience in a produce warehouse setting considered an asset.
Experience working with Excel and MS Dynamics Nav (or other ERP systems) considered an asset.
Excellent communication is a must for this role (oral and written).
Ability to maintain respectful relationships at all levels within and outside the organization.
Ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team environment, some independent work.
Ability to work in a fast environment by multitasking and prioritizing work while being attentive to details and quality.
Ability to embrace and adapt to the rapid growth, innovation, and development of the company.
Safety shoes are mandatory.
A valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle are required.
Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours if needed.

Working Conditions

Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperaturecontrolled areas.
Working with a wide array of people/cultures in a team setting. These include guest workers, locals, and vendors, etc.
Full time hours Monday to Friday with Saturdays and holidays (as needed).

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