Allocation Manager

About the role

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for an Allocation Manager in our Commodities Department at our Laredo, TX facility.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Commodity Coordinator team, establishing goals and motivation for sustained operational improvements.
• Provides coaching and hands-on training and follow-up to new and existing employees.
• Plans, delegates, and leads their team to improve performance and standards of quality.
• Manages inventory by making use of FIFO, LIFO, and FEFO methods.
• Ensures proper rotation is being followed by the Commodity Coordinators.
• Works with other departments within the DC to advance operational optimization and customer satisfaction.
• Resolves after-hours Allocation and Quality issues as required/needed.
• Knowledgeable of all other Commodity Coordinator job duties and departmental processes/procedures to cover vacations and absences as required.
• Daily communication, collaboration, and coordination with respective Commodity Manager.
• Reports department updates to Management.
• Maintains KPIs set by the Company.
• Daily monitoring of time and attendance, preparing for payroll, and approving employee timecards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of Commodity/Allocation experience.
• Previous Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, delegate, provide direction to staff, and resolve issues fairly.
• 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 minimal supervision in a team environment, some independent work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 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.
• A valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle are required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action as needed.
• Ability to address difficult situations confidentially, professionally, and respectfully.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours if needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
• Working with a wide array of people/cultures in a team setting, including guest workers, locals, and vendors.
• Full-time hours Monday to Friday with Saturdays and holidays as needed.
• Working with minimal supervision during the day, but also communicating with different individuals and teams across our facilities and from external organizations.
• Balance between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the warehouse and coolers – some desk work.
• Occasional need for some heavy lifting (when needed).
• Bending, twisting, and reaching.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company.
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture.
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development.
• Competitive wages and benefits.
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.

About Us

At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming. Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision. Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation.
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity.
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all.

Our Core Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

• 💚 Care – We care for our people and our communities.
• 🎯 Challenger Mindset – We reimagine what’s possible.
• 🤝 Service – We make things happen.
• 🌱 Growing People – We cultivate greatness, every day.
• 👥 One Team – We’re stronger as one.

We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them.