Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!
Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.
Planning Procurement Coordinator
Essential Functions:
- Ensure the production schedule is supported through the efficient creation of purchase orders that meet the demands as dictated by the MRP system or purchase requisitions.
- Develop/Execute ordering strategies as well as Inventory/Safety Stock levels to support the production schedule in an efficient manner.
- Growing and enhancing supplier relationships.
- Set up and maintain all raw material deliveries (schedules).
- Manage cycle counting program – including explanation of variances.
- Assist in periodic and scheduled audits to ensure accuracy of inventory data.
- Manage contracts and quality assurances issues.
- Ensure effective communication within the department and with all company functions.
- Analyze, correct, and enter daily data collection systems as needed for department.
- Maintain accurate files.
- Backup team members as needed.
- Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.
Education and Experience:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Associates Degree with emphasis on business and two years of Procurement experience
- Experience may be substituted for education
- Basic understanding of General Accounting and Finance
- SAP knowledge a plus
- Excellent math skills
- Advanced Computer knowledge (word processing, Excel spreadsheets, report building)
- Strong attention to detail, ability to quickly identify issues and resolve and ensure a high level of accuracy in all functions within your job
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well with people
Physical Requirements…
- Standing: Occasionally
- Sitting: Most of the day (a minimum of 5 hours)
- Walking: Constantly
- Bending: Occasionally
- Listing: Moderate (30 – 50 lbs) infrequently
- Carrying: Moderate (30 – 50 lbs) infrequently, distance 100 ft
- Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance infrequently
- Ability to climb: infrequently (less than 10 x per hour)
- Ability to work with arms outstretched to the front
- Ability to move hands and wrists repetitively
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
Ready to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
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