North American Barley Mgr, at Malteurop

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure: 

Under the direction of the Director of Barley Procurement, the North America Grain Procurement Manager is responsible for  North American the barley program and inbound logistics for the Montana, Winnipeg and Winnona facilities.

In addition, this position supports the implementation of the Malteurop Group’s North American Barley Variety Selection program and Sustainability programs

This position has three direct reports –two Procurement Barley Specialist (one in Shaunavon and one in Great Falls) and the Western Barley Program and Logistics Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be included):

1. Define and develop MENA’s North American Grain procurement program. This means maximizing opportunities by lowering procurement costs and mitigating financial and quality risks. Looking for and implementing new strategies to do this
2. The North American Grain Procurement Manager, will continually review and assess new and existing suppliers based on cost and reliability and ensure that MENA is well positioned for future procurement.
3. Actively participate in the development of trading and origination plans by monitoring market conditions and prices. Such as but not limited to , malt barley and feed barley pricing in various US and Canadian markets. Working alongside the director of procurement in maintaining regional and national production estimates and SND’s.
4. Coordinate the barley purchases and deliveries required to satisfy production and blend needs (Toll & Commercial) at all MENA plants
5. Develop and maintain delivery compliance targets, control, and measurement systems.
6. In conjunction with QA and Production, proactively define and manage the annual barley specifications. Ensure that incoming barley meets or exceeds all specifications collaborating with QA and Production with the end customer in mind.
7. Responsible for managing and directing the timely and accurate inputting of information into the barley contract database. This includes all barley and by product contracts (including cancellations and amendments), applications, quality and settlement details.
8. Maintain detailed and accurate production history information such as planting dates, seeding rates, significant weather events, harvest dates and off field quality data as well as periodic bin sample analysis and updates, on all producer direct AOG production contracts. .
9. Manage and direct all third party barley contracting programs for the North American elevators and commercial grain companies.
10. Responsible for maintaining records and protocols in adherence to local laws and requirements for barley procurement and by-product marketing.
11. Promote and implement best agronomic practices for Malting Barley.
12. In coordination with Malteurop Corporate and the Raw Material Officer, support and execute Malteurop Group’s North America Variety and Sustainability programs, including:
    1. Identify and assess potential varieties
    2. Support development and execution of surveys and data collection for Scope 3 sustainability programs

1. Capture MENA additional revenue (seed business).
2. Lead and develop direct reports and other staff to meet the needs of the business and increase engagement.
3. Represent Malteurop as needed on industry boards.

Qualification Requirements:

            To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.  Qualifications may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Educational and Experience:

            Requires an education generally equivalent to a four year bachelor’s degree or a minimum of five years direct experience in management and merchandising experience

Language Skills:

            The ability to read, analyze and interpret reports and legal documents.  Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies and members of the business community.  Ability to present information and answer questions from international customers and their representatives.