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Job Title: Ripening Forecast Analyst
Schedule: TBD
Pay:$47,000-$52,000/YR
Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D, Discretionary Bonus
Job Purpose: The Ripening Forecaster assists the Ripening Manager in responsibilities for the efficient operation of the ripening facility within the warehouse. They will work closely with customer and vendors to ensure optimal fulfillment of orders with product that meets customer standards, and in accordance to client procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Utilize forecasting model based on information from customer, historical demand, and business capacity.
2. Supervise the continuous ripening cycle to meet demand and maintain product quality and shelf-life.
3. Conduct required inbound inspections to ensure product meets criteria prior to the ripening process.
4. Work closely with Ripening Manager to communicate with customer and Distribution Center any anticipated changes in demand or supply.
5. Oversee the proper sanitation in area.
6. Oversee the proper Preventive Maintenance program for rooms and equipment.
7. Track and maintain records of any customer feedback, with corrective actions, as necessary.
Requirements:
- Functional knowledge of:
- Banana Ripening Process
- Banana quality and maturation.
- Knowledge of banana supply chain.
- Strong Planning and organizational skills
- Knowledge of banana supply chain.
Computer Skills:
- Knowledge in MS Office, Excel. WMS (GOLD) system literacy preferred.
Reasoning Ability:
- Must be able to interact with all levels of management and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to manage and lead a diverse workforce.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifting up to 40lbs
- Sitting at a computer for long periods of time
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with a variation of temperatures.