Brand: 8th Ave Food & Provisions

　　Categories: Supply Chain

　　Locations: Carrington, North Dakota

　　Position Type: Regular Full-Time

　　Remote Eligible: No

　　Req ID: 22758

　　Job Description

　　Business Unit Overview

　　8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

　　Responsibilities

　　Position Summary:

　　The Purchasing Coordinator helps maintain our supply inventory levels by ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production demands. The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for learning company purchasing policies, procedures, and maintaining supply inventory levels required for effective company operation.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Purchases requested materials and services utilizing JD Edwards MRP reports. Develop and execute weekly orders according to supply and contracted volumes. Ensure timely delivery of all materials to meet production demands. Ensures that departments are satisfied regarding the quality, delivery, guarantee, specifications, and cost commitments by vendors, and process returns as needed. (Examples of materials and services include: corrugated boxes, misc. packaging and ingredients, transportation and shipping of goods and services) Utilizes internal and external inventory item lists, price lists and retains historical records of transactions accomplished as a part of purchasing services. Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of: safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation. Manage ingredient shelf life & disposal (monthly). Manage weekly pallet orders and transfers. Manage COA’s. Manage recycling process and vendor relationship. Engage in clear and prompt communication with other departments to identify hurdles and assist in finding solutions. Support Purchasing Operations: Process Purchase Orders, proactively track logistics. exceptions, and support in developing and maintaining on-time and in-full delivery metrics. Coordinate logistics for the transportation of goods. Other duties, as assigned

　　Education and Experience Required:

　　High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

　　Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

　　Advanced education in Business, Inventory or related field 2-years work experience in purchasing, inventory control, or related field Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment JD Edwards software programs preferred Demonstrated organizational skills & the ability to work on multiple high priority projects Effective written, verbal, & interpersonal communication and negotiation skills Ability to strongly multi-task, organize, and prioritize High level of accuracy and attention to detail

　　Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds 3+ hours per shift Must be able to balance, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, walk, stand, and reach above shoulders for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to sit for 7+ hours per shift Must be able to reach, grasp, and use fine motor skills for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to push and pull for 1+ hours per shift Must be able to feel for 3+ hours per shift Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of written or spoken word and distinguish object or equipment visually

　　Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)