Commodity Coordinator

About the role

We are currently looking to fill a Full-Time, permanent position for a Commodity Coordinator in our Commodity Department at our Laredo, TX facility.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Cook up daily with Commodity Managers on growers packing schedules.
• Maintain a 3-day outlook, communicating all same-day and next-day issues at daily production meetings.
• Resolve after hours allocation and quality issues as required.
• Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• A 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 minimal 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.

What to Expect

• A 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, etc.
• Full-time hours and holidays (as needed).
• Balance between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the warehouse and coolers – some desk work.
• An 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.

Who We're Looking For

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. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.

Why Work With Us?

• 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.