Charliesproduce1
Ag. Packaging Inventory Fiber Manager
San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
Sponsorship not specified$85k-$115kDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisNegotiationForecastingExcelAuditingSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementProcurementInventory ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingFood SafetyDemand Planning
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About the role
- The ideal candidate is highly analytical, takes ownership of processes, and proactively troubleshoots inventory-related issues.
- Place orders based on forecasted demand, historical usage trends, and grower packing and delivery needs while monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate supply and minimize excess inventory.
- Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement
Responsibilities
- This role is responsible for planning, purchasing, managing, and optimizing the fiber and packaging materials needed by growers to harvest crops, pack products, and deliver produce to Coke Farm for sale.
- This role ensures materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the appropriate cost to support grower needs, operational efficiency, food safety, customer requirements, and company profitability.
- Partner with the Grower Procurement Liaison Department to review forecasts, analyze inventory trends, and determine material requirements for boxes, twist ties, rubber bands, corner boards, labels, and related harvest supplies.
- Maintain and utilize spreadsheets and formulas to generate accurate order recommendations and coordinate material availability for harvest timing and product delivery schedules.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with fiber and packaging suppliers to control costs while maintaining quality and availability standards; build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors.
- Inventory Optimization & Cross-Functional Support
- Enter supplier invoices into Shippers to support full visibility of the materials process and coordinate packaging artwork changes with internal teams and external partners.
- Conduct inventory audits and reconciliations utilizing reports provided by the Inventory Lead; identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Develop and maintain analytical tools, reports, and spreadsheets to support inventory management decisions and update weekly supplier inventory reports in the master packaging spreadsheet.
- Collaborate with Sales, Grower Procurement, Operations, Marketing, and Food Safety teams to identify aged or excess inventory, support inventory reduction initiatives, and ensure packaging materials meet quality standards and regulatory requirements including SB 540.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree focused in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Experience with inventory management systems and forecasting tools preferred.
- Knowledge of agricultural harvest materials, produce packaging, grower operations, or food distribution environments preferred.
Compensation
- $85,000 - $115,000 Base Salary
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
- ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
- Coverage under State Sick Leave.
- 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
Company info
- Charlie's Produce - Coke Farm Division - Who We Are Coke Farm is an organic grower/shipper/handler located in San Juan Bautista, California.
- Coke Farm empowers organic farmers while engaging customers to become part of the organic farming movement.
- We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ion and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization
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