Innovative Food Solutions Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with IFS President on weekly “spot” milk pricing.
• Purchase and sell excess volumes of milk on the “spot” market.
• Track, monitor, and report excess milk sales.
• Work closely with Logistics Coordinators to move milk efficiently.
• Develop/manage a positive working relationship with plants, producers and all key contacts.
• Become familiar with producer facilities and processes.
• Provide expertise on current market trends.
• Work closely with IFS President to establish raw milk and cream contracts.
• Support in the budgeting and P&L process.
• Identify and mitigate risk.
• Be/Become a FARM certified auditor.
• Be/Become BQA certified.
• Work closely with milk processors to understand their quality requirements and expectations.
• Assist producers with data inquiries.
• All other job-related tasks that may arise.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Ag Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in milk procurement or dairy purchasing.
• Self-Starter, work well independently.
• Working knowledge of the PMO.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to Travel.