Packaging Coordinator US

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing, ordering, and managing packaging inventories.
• Make sure 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.
• Assist in 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.
• Administrative duties; collecting information, data input.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Requirements And Skills

• 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.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills are essential; 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.

Working Conditions

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; willingness and ability to travel, must have a valid passport with no restrictions.
• Conditions typically found in an office setting with occasional duties within a refrigerated warehouse, very cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• Role requires the ability to listen and speak to other employees.
• Role routinely uses 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.
• The position involves needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.