Dairy Commodity Manager

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com. 

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Free onsite clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• Relaxation rooms (based on location).
• Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).
• State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office

Why Fond du Lac?

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We’ve been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!

Job Summary

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Dairy Commodity Manager to lead the sourcing and procurement of all dairy raw materials, purchased goods, services, and byproduct sales. This role is critical in shaping our organization’s supply strategy to meet both current and future demands while ensuring exceptional product quality and value. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership presence, fostering trust and collaboration from dairy producers to the boardroom. Success in this role requires a proven ability to drive strategic partnerships, continuous improvement, and cost efficiencies. If you excel in a fast-paced, competitive environment and are passionate about the dairy industry, we invite you to join our team.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Agricultural Business Management,  or other related field required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years related agricultural business and/or supply chain management experience required, preferably within the dairy industry.
• Strong knowledge of transportation systems, particularly with fluid products.
• Experience in direct farm and supplier negotiations, contract creation and resolution.
• Strong CI experience with a proven track record of delivering value and improvement over time.

Preferred:

• Graduate Degree - MBA preferred.

• APICS certification preferred.

• CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) is a plus.