Procurement Materials Coordinator bei Freshpet

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever.  We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.  IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

• Arrange and accelerate the movement of materials to support production
• Revise production schedule information in planning tools
• Analyze inventory daily using ERP system and manual planning tools
• Arrange transfer of materials to meet production schedules
• Manage inventory at 3^rd Party Logistics (3PL) facilities
• Create transfer orders from 3PL’s to production facilities
• Track and monitor transportation, delivery, and pickup out of 3PL Warehouse to provide feedback and improve customer service
• Manage and update material data in ERP system
• Support Procurement Materials team
• Ability to follow specific, detailed Standard Operating Procedures Ability to follow specific, detailed Standard Operating Procedures Ability to follow specific, detailed Standard Operating ProceduresReact to situational logistical challenges with shipments to ensure success
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Analyze and purchase various items as needed
• Create and maintain SOP’s for daily tasks

How You Will Make an Impact

The Procurement Materials Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the production facilities across every Freshpet campus.  Success in this role is achieved by analyzing daily inventory levels and confirming that material is in the correct facility to achieve daily production goals. The Procurement Materials Coordinator will support the Materials team in other functions, as needed.

What You Will Bring

• Elevated level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Keen sense of urgency & attention to detail
• Proficient with ERP system (MS D365 preferred)

• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills
• Able to influence others & manage conflict
• Able to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
• Extremely high standards of excellence 
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving

What We Offer

The range for this position is:  $60,000 – $70,000

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

Disclaimers

The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position.   A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas

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