What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cheese Procurement and Scheduling Coordinator position at Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc.?
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and purchase a wide range of cheeses, ensuring product quality, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain relationships with cheese producers, distributors, and importers.
- Track aging dates, shelf life, and storage conditions to ensure freshness and compliance.
- Coordinate inbound shipments and delivery schedules in line with production and sales forecasts.
- Monitor inventory levels and generate purchase orders based on par levels and trends.
- Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and retail teams to ensure timely and efficient supply.
- Stay updated on market trends, seasonal availability, and regulatory requirements for dairy imports.
- Track purchase orders and delivery confirmations.
- Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or timelines.
- Resolve supply chain issues as they arise with quick, effective solutions and any issues related to deliveries, product quality, or vendor compliance.
Qualifications:
· Experience in food procurement, ideally within the dairy or specialty cheese industry.
· Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
· Knowledge of food safety standards, cold chain logistics, and import regulations (if applicable).
· Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
· Familiarity with inventory management systems and procurement software.
· Passion for cheese and a strong understanding of cheese types, aging, and handling is a major plus
· Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
This position is full time, in person, Monday--Friday with occasional weekend availability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $27