Job Description

About Us:

Good Sense Foods, a second-generation family-owned food manufacturing company, is dedicated to creating branded and private label healthier food products for supermarkets across the United States. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence has established Good Sense Foods as a trusted name in the CPG industry.

Why Join Us?

We are a family-owned company with a proud history in food manufacturing, built on integrity, teamwork, and commitment to quality. As our Buyer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we source high-quality ingredients and packaging that support our mission of creating better, healthier foods. We offer a collaborative team environment, the opportunity to make a real impact, and a culture that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This position is located on-site in our New Hope MN production facility. It is NOT a remote position.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIMARY DUTIES

PURCHASING:  

· Work with vendors on the procuring of materials needed for the day-to-day operations of the company. 

· Select appropriate vendors, negotiate contracts, and spot buys as needed

· Negotiate best possible price to secure best value/quality products. 

· Keeps abreast of significant trends and changes in suppliers, commodities and prices to capitalize on opportunities and/or protect company positions.

· Using existing reports, order materials to maintain levels that are acceptable to continuous operation of equipment.

· Incorporates product quality specifications into all purchase orders to maintain high company quality standards.

· In conjunction with company Quality Control department, informs vendors/ suppliers of unacceptable goods and works with vendor to determine course of action for unacceptable goods.

· Secure products and services at cost quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards.

· Utilize MRP software to determine material and service needs

· Monitor existing orders to ensure deliveries on time

· Assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities

· Maintain optimal inventory levels

 INVENTORY CONTROL:

· Manage inventory on assigned commodities to optimize turns yet maintain in-stock position.

· Knowledge of MRP/ERP software and assembly workflow as related to supply chain management

· Monitor returns to assure all documentation and credits are complete.

FINANCIAL:  

· Assists in prudent cash flow and inventory management.

· Help reconcile invoices to purchase orders and post to accounts payable as may be appropriate each month.

MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER:

· Work in a fast-paced environment

· Prioritize and plan activities and use time efficiently to complete work in a timely manner.

· Requires flexibility in this dynamic environment

· Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully.

· Resolve issues with vendors in a quick and timely manner.

· Build professional relationships with vendors.

· Performs other duties as assigned and participate on project teams when required.

· Maintains high confidentiality in daily operations, especially to safeguard pricing, sales and purchase information.

· Communicate supply chain information to other departments and management

QUALIFICATIONS

*** Essential

· Excellent negotiations skills

· Good interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to reason; create and implement alternatives

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

· Work well under pressure and tight deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

*** Education and/or Experience

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in professional capacity

***Desirable

· Experience in food industry, preferably snack food

· Knowledgeable in distribution and traffic operations

· Familiarity with MRP principles and systems

· Bachelor’s degree in business, materials, operations management or equivalent is preferred

Salary Range:

The expected annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $80,000. This range reflects various factors such as education, skills, work experience, certifications, and more. Therefore, the final compensation for the selected candidate may fall anywhere within this range.

Benefits:

Good Sense Foods offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, HSA with company match, dental, life, long and short term disability, accident, critical illness, 401K with company match, prepaid legal plan, company store, education reimbursement and much more.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Good Sense Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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