What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milk Buyer/ Planner position at Flora Food Group?
About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories : butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
The Milk Buyer works with suppliers to ensure all required ingredients, packaging and supplies are on order or in stock. This includes gathering information regarding annual purchase volumes and dollars on core purchases and utilizing MRP to determine purchase requirements. The Milk Buyer issues and follows-up on purchase orders and reviews purchase volumes versus contracted quantities on ingredients and packaging.
Key Accountabilities :
Issue purchase orders for direct all items being used in Production.
- Negotiate pricing when needed and ensure that all ordered items will be delivered in a timely and accurate fashion from suppliers. In addition, act as primary point of contact for our suppliers and ensure that any issues are quickly and effectively communicated.
Regularly monitor MRP and ERP systems to ensure all required items are on order or inventory.
Maintain MRP system by regularly reviewing and updating item card information : lead
times, order multiples, minimum and maximum order quantities, etc.
Obtain all necessary information from suppliers to complete the logistics process and serve as backup to the Inventory Control Specialist as needed.
Manage returns and claims with vendors.
Collect all necessary information and documentation from suppliers to facilitate item
creation.
Work alongside Inventory and Production Planning groups to ensure optimal levels of
inventory are maintained.
Collaborate with manager and Corporate Sourcing team on strategic purchasing initiatives.
Work with suppliers to ensure all material information is available for Quality Assurance
review and approval.
Contact suppliers by telephone and email to keep up-to-date on opportunities for
efficiencies and improvements.
Regularly review actual purchases versus contract amounts to determine contract variance.
Keep manager informed of potential issues resulting from exceeding or not meeting
contracted amounts.
Competencies
Performs work without direct supervision
Handles technical and organizational issues and problems
Possesses experienced knowledge of subject matter
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team and peers
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
Strong attention to detail and organization
Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and
Minimum Required :
o Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or vocational studie
2 years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment- Dairy, Beef, Pork- Must be food with heavy logistics in and out
Travel :
As per job / site requirements
What's next
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