Packaging Coordinator US

Responsibilities

• Aid in purchasing, ordering, and managing packaging inventories.
• Ensure inventory is covered for or-complete physical inventory counts of all stocked items weekly.
• Analyze cost efficiencies in supply management and inventories.
• Communicate and address variances, quality issues and concerns with relevant departments to help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action.
• Avoid securing letters of compliance for food safety from existing packaging suppliers.
• Visit and regularly communicate with growers to establish and evaluate their packaging needs; review quality and inventory on hand.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients and vendors.
• Perform administrative duties; collect information, data input.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, required; Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain management or a related field, preferred.
• A minimum of one to two (1 – 2) years of previous Inventory, purchasing experience, required; experience in the produce/agriculture industry, preferred.
• Working computer and software knowledge required; proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), required.
• Superior interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills.
• Valid ‘G’ license and reliable transportation to and from local facilities.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and the PrimusGFS program; FAMOUS® software knowledge, preferred.
• Capacity to engage with suppliers and build relationships to create win-win partnerships.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills.
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workflow.
• Sound decision-making skills and ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Understand the need for urgency while providing outstanding customer service.

Qualifications - Continued

• Willingness and ability to travel, must have a valid passport with no restrictions.
• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.
• The role involves needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.
• The position involves working in an office setting with occasional duties within a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• The role requires the ability to listen and speak to other employees.
• The position involves using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Specific vision capabilities required; the employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting for prolonged periods is required.