Procurement and Scheduling Coordinator

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:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for raw materials, ingredients, packaging components
• Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to obtain cost-effective, high-quality products
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and adherence to quality and food safety standards
• Maintain and optimize inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock
• Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure all purchased items meet regulatory and company specifications
• Familiar with perishables and shelf-life considerations in food production
• Knowledge of import/export logistics for food ingredients
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for sourcing MRO and other items used by the plant in the course of business
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and documentation in ERP or MRP systems
• Forecast demand in collaboration with sales, R&D, and production planning teams
• Assist in the inventory controls process

Scheduling:

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules to align with customer orders, inventory levels, and JIT requirements
• Coordinate with production and sales teams to adjust schedules based on demand fluctuations and raw material availability
• Monitor production capacity and address bottlenecks to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Work with quality assurance and food safety teams to ensure compliance with refrigeration and shelf life standards
• Adjust schedules based on raw material availability, machine capacity, labor constraints, and customer orders
• Minimize production downtime and changeovers through efficient scheduling practices
• Ensure alignment of production plans with inventory targets, sales forecasts, and lead times
• Communicate changes or delays effectively to internal stakeholders

Required Competencies:

• Understand JIT production
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles for efficiency improvements
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiar with FDA, USDA, and HACCP food safety requirements
• Experience working with Mexican style food products or refrigerated/frozen food production
• Ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and optimize scheduling and purchasing processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to coordinate between departments, vendors, and customers. Flexibility within a diverse organization
• Leadership skills and ability to manage others
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years in production scheduling, inventory management, or supply chain operations in food manufacturing or distribution
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos in English: ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience with Sage 100 a plus
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Bilingual in EnglishSpanish (a plus)
• Valid driver's license

Work Environment

• Fast paced food production and warehouse environment with frequent interaction with cross functional teams (production, sales, warehouse, logistics, and quality assurance)
• 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
• Required use of personal protective equipment in certain areas. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• May require occasional travel to suppliers or other facilities

CompensationBenefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

Work Location and Schedule

• Full-time and On site
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Weekend availability if applicable