Supply Coordinator

Company Description

A family owned grower/shipper of berries, founded in 1979, Central West is a diversified vertically integrated company located in Santa Maria, Ca growing and selling Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Blackberries. This rapidly growing company specializing in conventional and organic berries and needs sales support to maintain the excellent customer service that has contributed to the sustained growth of the company.

Summary/Objective

The Supply Coordinator provides primary support to the sales team by performing several administrative tasks.

Essential Functions

· Assist the sales team with administrative tasks common to a centralized sales team, including managing the order process and reporting needs.

· Manage accurate sales order data entry, order shipment, and/or delivery verifications within the various software systems, including Famous, EDI, and E-commerce portals.

· Focus on orderly daily sales processes, responding to customer inquiries, assisting with sales promotions, making direct calls, and verifying shipments or deliveries daily.

· Assist in updating workflow documents associated with harvest estimates from internal and external supplies

· Communicate proactively with the warehouse to ensure inbound consignments are noted in advance and changes are visible

· Assist in facilitating the importation of sea-freight containers, including seafreight tracking, customs, and import processes.

· Work closely with logistics and supplier teams to ensure on-time deliveries, whilst updating internal teams of any changes.

· Collaborative partnership with Sales Representatives.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to drive short or long distances, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a non-exempt full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., overtime, including evening and weekend, may be required base on bussiness needs and will be compesated in accordance with California law. Weekend shifts will rotate with other coordinators.

Minimum Qualifications

· High School Diploma or equivalent and/or 2 years of sales admin/coordinating experience.

· 1-3 years of fresh produce experience

· Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills are necessary.

· This position works in a fast-paced, continually changing environment where teamwork and strong communication skills are required, both verbal and written.

· Detail-oriented, high integrity

· Proficient in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and information technology.

Preferred Qualifications

· College degree preferred

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth. If you are a motivated individual, we encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersectional identities, medical condition, reproductive health decisionmaking, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Fresh Produce: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person