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Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC

<div>About Nuevo Garcia Foods
At Nuevo Garcia Foods, we approach every day with a focus on preserving our legacy originally created by the Garcia family over 60 years ago, while uncovering new ways to win and drive sustainable, profitable growth as we establish the future of our company. We are committed to adding value in the marketplace through strategic and focused growth that leverages our core competencies, portfolio of products, and leadership experience.
If you are looking for a great place to work, we are hiring a Procurement and Scheduling Coordinator to join our family.
The Role
We are seeking a Procurement and Scheduling Coordinator to oversee both procurement and production scheduling management. This role is critical to maintaining efficient supply chain operations, ensuring that production meets demand minimizing waste. The ideal candidate will have some experience in food manufacturing, inventory control, and JIT scheduling.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Procurement:<ul><li>
Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for raw materials, ingredients, packaging components</li><li>
Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to obtain cost-effective, high-quality products</li><li>
Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and adherence to quality and food safety standards</li><li>
Maintain and optimize inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock</li><li>
Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure all purchased items meet regulatory and company specifications</li><li>
Familiar with perishables and shelf-life considerations in food production</li><li>
Knowledge of import/export logistics for food ingredients</li><li>
Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for sourcing MRO and other items used by the plant in the course of business</li><li>
Manage purchase orders, contracts, and documentation in ERP or MRP systems</li><li>
Forecast demand in collaboration with sales, R&amp;D, and production planning teams</li><li>
Assist in the inventory controls process</li></ul>
Scheduling:<ul><li>
Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules to align with customer orders, inventory levels, and JIT requirements</li><li>
Coordinate with production and sales teams to adjust schedules based on demand fluctuations and raw material availability</li><li>
Monitor production capacity and address bottlenecks to ensure timely order fulfillment</li><li>
Work with quality assurance and food safety teams to ensure compliance with refrigeration and shelf life standards</li><li>
Adjust schedules based on raw material availability, machine capacity, labor constraints, and customer orders</li><li>
Minimize production downtime and changeovers through efficient scheduling practices</li><li>
Ensure alignment of production plans with inventory targets, sales forecasts, and lead times</li><li>
Communicate changes or delays effectively to internal stakeholders</li></ul>
Required Competencies:<ul><li>
Understand JIT production</li><li>
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles for efficiency improvements</li><li>
Regulatory Compliance: Familiar with FDA, USDA, and HACCP food safety requirements</li><li>
Experience working with Mexican style food products or refrigerated/frozen food production</li><li>
Ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and optimize scheduling and purchasing processes</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines</li><li>
Ability to coordinate between departments, vendors, and customers. Flexibility within a diverse organization</li><li>
Leadership skills and ability to manage others</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
High School or GED equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred</li><li>
Minimum 3 to 5 years in production scheduling, inventory management, or supply chain operations in food manufacturing or distribution</li><li>
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos in English: ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills</li><li>
Proficient ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience with Sage 100 a plus</li><li>
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills</li><li>
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines</li><li>
Bilingual in EnglishSpanish (a plus)</li><li>
Valid driver's license</li></ul>
Work Environment
<ul><li>Fast paced food production and warehouse environment with frequent interaction with cross functional teams (production, sales, warehouse, logistics, and quality assurance)</li><li>
The physical environment requires the employee to work in with prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk working on a computer with regular visits to the production floor and warehouse</li><li>
Required use of personal protective equipment in certain areas. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.</li><li>
May require occasional travel to suppliers or other facilities</li></ul>
CompensationBenefits
<ul><li>Competitive salary based on experience</li><li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Opportunities for growth and professional development</li></ul>
Work Location and Schedule<ul><li>
Full-time and On site</li><li>
Monday to Friday</li><li>
Day shift</li><li>
Weekend availability if applicable</li></ul></div>

Procurement and Scheduling Coordinator

<div>About Nuevo Garcia Foods
At Nuevo Garcia Foods, we approach every day with a focus on preserving our legacy originally created by the Garcia family over 60 years ago, while uncovering new ways to win and drive sustainable, profitable growth as we establish the future of our company. We are committed to adding value in the marketplace through strategic and focused growth that leverages our core competencies, portfolio of products, and leadership experience. If you are looking for a great place to work, we are hiring an inventory specialist to join our family.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Inventory Specialist to manage inventory levels, perform cycle counts, and support scheduled production through accurate staging and paperwork validation. The ideal candidate will ensure all materials are accounted for and properly documented, helping maintain efficiency and accuracy in our supply chain.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>
Maintain accurate inventory records through regular updates and reconciliations</li><li>
Conduct scheduled and spot cycle counts to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies</li><li>
Investigate inventory discrepancies and report findings to management</li><li>
Stage and organize materials for production</li><li>
Validate and enter production paperwork</li><li>
Identify and communicate potential stock shortages to purchasing and management</li><li>
Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to maintain efficient inventory flow</li><li>
Utilize inventory management systems for data entry and tracking</li><li>
Prepare inventor reports and documentation for internal use and audits</li><li>
Follow safety and compliance procedures during inventory handling and movement.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Work Environment<ul><li>
Fast paced food production and warehouse environment with frequent interaction with cross functional teams (production, sales, logistics, accounting/finance, and quality assurance)</li><li>
The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office environment with prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk working on a computer</li><li>
Frequently works in warehouse/plant in heat/cold conditions and required use of personal protective equipment. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent required</li><li>
1 to 3 years of experience in inventory control is a plus</li><li>
Prior experience in food manufacturing environment is preferred</li><li>
Basic understanding of food safety and handling procedures (or willingness to learn)</li><li>
Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions</li><li>
Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions</li><li>
Basic math skills and able to read and write in English functionally</li><li>
Computer literate including Excel and Word</li><li>
Comfortable with working in ERP and other software applications</li><li>
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability</li><li>
Forklift certification (preferred or required depending on company needs)</li><li>
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment</li><li>
Basic math skills and able to read and write in English functionally</li><li>
Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Opportunities for growth and professional development</li></ul>
Work Location and Schedule<ul><li>
Full-time and On site</li><li>
Monday to Friday</li><li>
Day shift</li><li>
Weekend availability if applicable</li></ul></div>

Inventory Specialist

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