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Raw Product Manager

Job Description: 

Raw Product Manager

Mann Packing is the U.S. market leader in fresh-cut vegetables, a fast-growing food category for grocery retailers, foodservice providers, convenience stores and quick service outlets. Mann also ships over 30 fresh vegetable commodities to the retail, foodservice and wholesale markets. We provide exceptional customer service and demonstrate professionalism and commitment to our brand and team members. Family owned for over 70 years, Mann offers competitive salary and benefit packages. 

Mann Packing is now accepting resumes for a Raw Product Manager position with our Purchasing department.  This position will be responsible for contracting and procuring conventional and organic vegetables for the processing facilities.  Assure that industry food safety standards are followed at all times and all audits are completed and approved in conjunction with Quality Assurance.  Manage the raw product logistics on incoming vegetables.

Requirements: 

 

  • 3-5 years experience in agricultural procurement or field operations.
  • BA/BS degree in Agricultural Economics or related field preferred.
  • English/Spanish.
  • International experience especially with Mexico.
  • Must possess a current passport.
  • Some travel required.
  • Strong PC/spreadsheet skills with experience in planning and forecasting systems.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
Responsibilities & Duties: 

 

  • Forecast and schedule deliveries on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Responsible for delivery of containers for harvesting and reconciling inventory.
  • Forward daily orders to cooling facilities for pick-up of daily orders.
  • Document shipments delivery locations.
  • Evaluate quality and condition inspections daily and determine that specifications are being met.
  • Support all food safety standards and pursue corrective actions at field level and processing facilities.
  • Work with Director of Supply Chain on harvest schedules, budgets, and pricing guidelines.
  • Works with receiving to ensure all items orders are received and the requestor takes possession of the item ordered in a timely manner.
  • Implement processes with suppliers to improve on time delivery and Purchase Price Variance.
  • Keep senior management informed on present/future trends in availability and cost of materials and components.