Live Goods Coordinator na The Plant Company

Description

The Plant Company (TPC) is a fast-growing, innovative horticultural business operating in a newly expanded 10-acre facility. With the completion of Phase 2, we’ve added a state-of-the-art greenhouse and production barn—both purpose-built for the controlled-environment, sustainable production of premium tropical foliage.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving our continued growth and daily success as part of the nationally recognized Proven Winners® leafjoy® brand. We’re proud of our inclusive, growth-oriented culture and operate on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which shapes how we solve problems, lead teams, and scale effectively. As a valued team member, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact, contribute your perspective, and grow with a company that’s expanding rapidly and is nationally recognized.

We believe that “together we grow stronger”, which applies to employees, vendors and of course customers. 

The four core values that identify this company are: 

1. Caring About People, Plants, and Process

2. Growth Oriented

3. Customer First

4. "Can Do" Attitude

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Assistant Live Goods Coordinator supports the Live Goods Coordinator by facilitating communication between the Growing, Sales, and Operations departments. This role helps assess greenhouse space, inventory levels, and product availability each week, providing accurate information to support production scheduling, sales, and capacity planning. By keeping these functions aligned, the Assistant helps ensure customers receive high-quality plants, delivered on time and in full.

Requirements

Plant Availability & Scheduling

• Gain a thorough understanding of plant inputs and finished products at The Plant Company.
• Prepare weekly reports on plant availability for internal programs (e.g., Terrariums, H2O) and external programs (e.g., Home Depot, Grocery).
• Collaborate with Scheduling & Purchasing Managers on production schedules and liner order shipments.
• Ensure order timelines, quality, and quantities are met.
• Identify and communicate variances in grow times to the Growing team.
• Provide alternatives to the Live Goods Coordinator if shortages arise.
• Ensure shipping, grading, and production results are accurately reflected in inventory.
• Coordinate weekly greenhouse space allocation with Growing and communicate task requirements to Operations.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity.
• Positive, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate options, and recommend solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Biology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in commercial growing, live goods, or inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills; able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and exposure to greenhouse noise and allergens.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.