Packaging & Ingredients Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all,  we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of , and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to  make a difference , and  your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated . If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!

Packaging and Ingredients Coordinator

As the Packaging and Ingredients Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating purchasing activities of packaging and ingredient supplies for Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. This position is also responsible for purchasing non-inventory items used to support plant operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Purchase all packaging supplies and ingredients (i.e. film, corrugated, anti-cake, seasonings) for production use.
• Issue purchase orders for packaging, ingredients and non-inventory items.
• Coordinate, collect and analyze plant usage data for all purchased supplies.
• Coordinate purchases of supplies to meet lead time requirements of our vendors and minimize expenditures. 
• Coordinate and purchase non-inventory items for plant operations use (i.e. hairnets, gloves, paper products, cleaning chemicals, etc.).
• Obtain price quotes for new projects and redesign of existing products.
• Handle vendor-managed inventory of packaging supplies for Biery Cheese, American Dairy Brands and GLC for retail / resale products.
• Expedite daily releases to suppliers for packaging and ingredients to meet the production schedule. 
• Coordinate transfers from outside warehouses to meet the production schedule.
• Coordinate and execute packaging and ingredient requirements for all conversion customers.
• Work collaboratively with the Graphic Arts Project Manager for the development and redesign of new and existing items.
• Maintain supplier and new item set up in the AS 400.
• Supply internal and external customers with packaging and ingredient inventories as required.
• Process packaging and ingredient returns as necessary and related credit memo associated with the return.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse personnel to research and resolve all inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate physical and cycle counts of packaging and ingredients materials and reconcile discrepancies.

What You Can Offer

• An Associate Degree in purchasing or a related area, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• One to three years of purchasing or related office experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of customers, products, and suppliers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Must have good mathematical and analytical skills, problem solving ability, and accuracy. 

• Knowledge of the AS400 computer system, personal computers, Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Good typing and data entry skills.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work.

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:  

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents.
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives.
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven.
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more) 

Masters Gallery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.