Purchasing Coordinator

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you. "We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard." Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace. Mill Haven Foods What MHF offers you: Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.): Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Off Uniform Program Shoe Allowance Career Advancement Opportunities Leadership Development Opportunities to support our local communities Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world What this role is all about: We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator in New Lisbon, WI. The Purchasing Coordinator works with suppliers to ensure all required ingredients, packaging and supplies are on order or in stock. This includes gathering information regarding annual purchase volumes and dollars on core purchases and utilizing MRP to determine purchase requirements. The Purchasing Coordinator issues and follows-up on purchase orders and reviews purchase volumes versus contracted quantities on ingredients and packaging. Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm (Hybrid) Job Duties: Issue purchase orders for all items being used at MHF. Assist in the negotiation of pricing and ensure that all ordered items will be delivered in a timely and accurate fashion from suppliers. Create and monitor incoming receipts/receivers for materials coming into MHF. Regularly monitor MRP and ERP systems to ensure all required items are on order or in inventory as well as for overstocks and move out options for optimal inventory levels. Maintain MRP system by regularly reviewing and updating item card information: lead times, order multiples, minimum and maximum order quantities, item costing, etc. Act as primary point of contact for our suppliers and ensure that any issues are quickly and effectively communicated. Manage returns and claims with vendors. Work alongside Inventory, Warehouse, and Production Planning groups to ensure optimal levels of inventory are maintained. Collaborate with manager and sourcing team on strategic purchasing initiatives. Support Quality Assurance by working with suppliers to collect information for review and approval of new and current items as needed. Contact suppliers by telephone and email to keep up-to-date on opportunities for efficiencies and improvements. Regularly review actual purchases versus contract amounts to determine contract variance. Keep manager informed of potential issues resulting from exceeding or not meeting contracted amounts. Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Experience Required: Minimum three (3) years of experience required. AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity