Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focuson engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.Responsibilities:
- Assist in ordering and managing packaging and indirect inventories.
- Complete physical inventory counts of all stocked items once weekly, monthly and a full year end count.
- Analyze cost efficiencies in supply management and inventories.
- Transfer inventories, as required, between facilities.
- Communicate and address variances, quality issues and concerns with relevant departments to help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action.
- Assist in securing letters of compliance for food safety from existing packaging suppliers.
- Visit and regularly communicate with growers, to establish and evaluate their packaging needs; review quality and inventory on hand.
- Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients and vendors.
- Administrative duties; collecting information, data input.
- Other core expectations as defined by the company.
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education desired; degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain management or a related field, preferred.
- A minimum of two years of previous inventory, purchasing experience preferred; experience in the produce/agriculture industry, preferred.
- Working computer and software knowledge, required; proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), required
- Superior interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety and HACCP program; FAMOUS software knowledge, preferred.
- Capacity to engage with suppliers and build relationships to create win-win partnerships.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills.
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills are essential; results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workflow.
- Sound decision-making skills and ability to work in a high stress environment.
- Understand the need for urgency while providing outstanding customer service.
Working Environment:
- Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.; Flexibility required
- This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
- Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms
- The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30 pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds, with proper training.
If you are looking for a challenging and regarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today!Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.Check us out at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.