Commodity Coordinator

Nature Fresh Farms is a Leamington-based greenhouse company with facilities in Leamington, ON and Delta, OH as well as Laredo, TX. Our company and its innovative, dynamic team are expanding every day, growing new plant varieties, and introducing cutting-edge ideas and practices to the fresh produce industry. However, at Nature Fresh, we don’t just grow plants – we also grow people. Our team is passionate about bringing the highest quality products to consumers, but it is also committed to creating an inspiring, diverse, and team-oriented workplace environment that everyone can enjoy. Nature Fresh Farms is a recognized leader within the greenhouse farming industry – join our team and help us continue to grow!

We are currently looking to fill a permanent full-time position for a Commodity Coordinator for our Commodity Department at our Leamington, ON location.

The Commodity Coordinator determines the allocation of product at the distribution center—whether it be to our customers or to the packing team. This position views order requirements and cross-references current inventory, inbound grower product, and inbound purchased product to determine rework, build, and shipment requirements on a daily/weekly basis.

Job Specific Duties

Allocate all sales orders and work orders at the Distribution Centre a day in advance when possible.

Manage inventory by making use of FIFO, LIFO and FEFO methods.

Ensure proper rotation is being followed by shipping and repack departments, communicate issues in daily inventory meetings.

Look at all product to determine quality grade before allocating it to sale orders and work orders.

Responsible for ensuring all required work orders are entered by scheduler for main repacks and yourself for infrequent repacks.

Strategize with Production Scheduler for production planning based on current overall quality and supply.

Review IB transfers, POs, returns, and grower packing to determine allocations.

Evaluate daily truck ETAs to ensure allocated product will meet these times. In the case of late trucks, communicate this to the CM/Shipping team during the Daily operations meetings.

Look at all product on a daily basis when evaluating and planning allocations.

With the assistance of the Commodity Manager, develop creative solutions when roadblocks present themselves.

Provide the Commodity Manager with allowance requests when necessary.

Provide Commodity Manager with daily push list on extra and problematic inventory.

Coordinate daily with Commodity Managers on growers packing schedules.

Maintain a 3-day outlook, communicating all same-day and next-day issues at daily production meetings.

Resolve after hours allocation and quality issues as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Positive attitude with an enthusiasm to work and learn.

Previous experience in a produce warehouse setting considered an asset.

Experience working with Excel and MS Dynamics Nav (or other ERP systems) considered an asset.

Excellent communication is a must for this role (oral and written).

Ability to maintain respectful relationships at all levels within and outside the organization.

Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment, some independent work.

Ability to work in a fast environment by multitasking and prioritizing work while being attentive to details and quality.

Ability to embrace and adapt to the rapid growth, innovation, and development of the company.

Safety shoes are mandatory.

A valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle are required.

Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours if needed.

Working Conditions

Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.

Working with a wide array of people/cultures in a team setting. These include guest workers, locals, and vendors, etc.

Full time hours Monday to Friday with Saturdays and holidays (as needed).

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.