Manager, Milk Procurement
Company: Lactalis American Group
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionLactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join
our Milk Procurement team in Buffalo, NY.--Lactalis Group, the
world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than
85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed
to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people
together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION,
ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.If
you re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers
strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work
environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on
responsibility, and real opportunities for career development, we
want to hear from you!At Lactalis USA we are dedicated to building
a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our
candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and
experiences. If you re excited about this role but your past
experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the
job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your
STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! --You may be just the
perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.--From
your PASSION to oursThe Milk Procurement Manager will be
responsible for developing a strong working relationship with our
direct dairy patrons supplying milk to Lactalis manufacturing
plants, especially in New York State, to ensure a high-quality milk
supply and accurate components sampled, tested, and recorded.--From
your EXPERTISE to oursKey responsibilities for this position
include:Develop & execute plans to move direct & coop. milk around
planned plant down days to keep milk inventory within
targets.Foster and further develop existing relationships with
Direct, and Cooperative Milk Suppliers to the plants owned by
Lactalis.Travel to meet with and develop strong working
relationships with co-op testing labs, milk supply managers, and
dairy producers.Develop relationships with milk haulers and
coordinate hauling with farms - working with haulers on down days
(i.e. storms)Assist the assistant manager with CSR bench marking &
finding ways to improve our Carbon Footprint.Assist the assistant
manager with Maintaining compliance with the FARM status on direct
producers including FARM ES & Cooperative suppliers for FARM.Assist
the assistant manager with Cool Farm Tool evaluations done in
coordination with our Corporate Milk Procurement Team in Laval,
France.Report weight variance results to cooperatives, direct
producers, haulers, and drivers including weight
variances.Investigate causes for milk component variances; analyze,
create reports and make recommendations to reduce, and complete
trend analysis and physical observations in RSPC receiving bays and
testing Labs.Share editing of milk slips in partnership with Milk
Accounting, Corporate AP & Plant Controllers.Cross-train to provide
support and coverage for responsibilities as assigned, especially
for PTO coverage.Learn the process and demonstrate leadership
ability to build the milk procurement annual budget file while
working with others toward an on-time delivery with accurate
numbers for each of the Lactalis plants within scope.Become
proficient in balance and invoicing of farm milk and cream; produce
invoice data for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable when
direct producer milk is sold to other plants.Provide support on
other projects as needed to accomplish tasks as appropriately
assigned or requested.Work with other departments to achieve weekly
overall company objectives.Be the primary manager of the inbound
milk supply to the South Park Plant in Buffalo NY.This description
reflects management s assignment of essential functions, it does
not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.To fulfill
these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, I-Pad, and / or
allowance(s) may be provided.Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential
Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupervisory Responsibilities: Supervise
employees in the Buffalo Milk Procurement Department including an
occasional intern. The incumbent is responsible for the overall
direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units following
the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities
include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning,
and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and
disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving
problems.--Requirements----From your STORY to oursQualified
applicants will contribute the following:Education--Preferred
Bachelor s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business,
Animal Science or another comparable discipline.--Experience5+
years
experience in a manufacturing environment and/or within the dairy
industry is highly desirable.--Specialized Knowledge / Skills and
AbilitiesAn understanding of all phases of the raw milk procurement
functions supporting a major dairy/food organization or
manufacturer producing a substantial amount and variety of dairy
products.--Excellent presentation and communication skills are
required.Computer skills needed include Microsoft Outlook, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Dairy.com, and DSI Milk Software.--
Keywords: Lactalis American Group, Cheektowaga , Manager, Milk Procurement, Executive , Buffalo, New York
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