Egg Procurement Planning & Logistics Supervisor

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods.  We serve as a flex plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling and coordinating of the logistics and transportation of both internal and external egg supply.  Provide assistance with all aspects and functions related to corporate Egg Procurement and Sourcing. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops an understanding of egg production, transportation and egg processing operations in order to facilitate effective egg sourcing for all company facilities.
• Schedules internal and external egg supply and transportation to fulfill egg requirements for all company facilities.
• Reviews and analyzes procurement and accounts payable/receivable reports to ensure accurate payment, collection and documentation of egg purchases, freight and raw egg sales.
• Assists in various aspects of the execution of short and long term contracts for egg purchases.
• Works with and assists operations to identify and resolve problems with shell and liquid egg supply.
• Provides support for procurement strategic planning initiatives.
• Researches, collects and analyzes data for effective egg sourcing and transportation decisions.
• Develops an understanding of procurement’s role and interaction with all functional and service areas within Michael Foods in order to ensure alignment with company wide goals and objectives.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporates safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.  Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Management, Logistics, Finance or Accounting.
• Previous procurement or logistics experience desired.
• Previous leadership/supervisor experience.
• Must possess strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced abilities in Excel.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills and the ability to interact with all departments and levels of the corporation.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment in support of the overall goals and objectives of the department.