Procurement and Logistics Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Act as the main operational liaison for designated suppliers, tollers, and manufacturers.

• Facilitate regular communications, updates, and resolve any issues that arise.

• Prepare and process purchase orders along with related ERP actions.

• Monitor order confirmations, lead times, shipment schedules, and delivery statuses; escalate potential risks.

• Oversee supplier programs and identify rebate opportunities.

• Manage the readiness of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and production.

• Collaborate with third-party manufacturing and packaging partners to ensure consistent supply and timely production.

• Consolidate supply requirements for forecasting and identify any gaps or timing risks.

• Take responsibility for logistics scheduling, including coordination of load scheduling and dispatching.

• Oversee the inbound and outbound movement of raw materials and finished products.

• Manage shipment timing and transitions for direct loads and warehouse fulfillment.

• Submit and process Focus Product and raw material orders in D365, along with scheduling logistics.

• Assist in the approval of new SKUs and add SKUs in D365 as needed.

• Aid in the receiving, validation, and processing of ERP invoices.

• Keep track of inventory levels, open orders, and future needs.

• Maintain logs of exceptions and work towards resolving production, availability, and shipment risks.

• Create weekly summaries of inventory status, open orders, and significant risks.

• Address incomplete order requests, minimum order requirements, missing shipping information, and packaging discrepancies.

• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures.

• Enhance processes to minimize friction, rework, and last-minute complications.

• Support the onboarding and training of new team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, production coordination, operations, agriculture, or a related field.

• A Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, agriculture, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proficiency in working with an ERP system is necessary.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is advantageous.

• Knowledge of Power BI is preferred.

• Experience in supporting contract manufacturing partners, production planning, packaging coordination, or raw material readiness is beneficial.

• Background in agriculture, crop protection, nutrients, adjuvants, or proprietary products is a plus.

• Understanding of manufacturer programs and related purchasing functions is important.

• Prior experience in supplier, toller, or vendor interaction and relationship management is expected.

• Proven ability to develop repeatable process documentation and standard operating procedures.

• Selected candidates may need to undergo pre-employment screenings, including drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and/or FMCSA Clearinghouse checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Wellness programs.

• Life insurance.

• Health and dependent care spending accounts.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Profit sharing.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Adoption assistance.

• Potential bonuses, incentives, and commissions based on the position.

• Remote work arrangement.