Dairy Category Manager - Fluid

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for managing all fluid cream and condensed skim sales and procurement for the company. Supports the Marketing department with sales functions across all commodities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor market trends for cream and make decisions to optimize sales and/or churning.
• Conduct weekly spot sales negotiations for cream.
• Communicate Bills of Lading and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for fluid commodities to customers.
• Oversee settlements for fluid commodities and coordinate with customers on any loads that fall out of variance.
• Manage spot purchasing of cream and condensed skim for each facility.
• Ensure contracts are being met on a weekly basis.
• Collaborate closely with logistics for liquid procurement and liquid sales.
• Communicates weekly fluid sales with production to prepare weekly production schedule.
• Oversee daily schedule changes for cream and condensed products.
• Prepare daily powder orders for the warehouse.
• Manages weekly packaging schedules for powder.
• Assist with weekly product sales.
• Manage truck detention, freight charges, and truck washes to ensure accurate billing.
• Track and publish monthly reports on day-to-day operations.
• Provide customer service, including handling delays, updates, and changes.
• Perform other administrative duties or projects as required or assigned.
• Ensure confidentiality and discreet handling of all business matters.
• Adhere to all company safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in effiency and improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including excel spreadsheet applications is required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

BENEFITS:

Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and 401k with a 6% company match.

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:

Exempt

EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.