Area Supervisor Operations

Costa Farms•Miami, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Area Supervisor Operations – Materials – Hard Goods at Costa Farms is a detail-oriented and organized professional responsible for supporting the procurement of materials to meet business and operational needs. This role works closely with internal teams to ensure the timely sourcing, purchasing, and availability of hard goods. Through effective communication, coordination, and market awareness, the Supervisor supports inventory planning and contributes to the overall efficiency and success of purchasing operations.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in similar position
Bilingual – excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset.
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to employees and vendors.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Capable of identifying problems, evaluating options, and implementing practical solutions.
Effective time management skills to complete tasks within deadlines and maintain productivity.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Review and interpret Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports to support purchasing decisions and maintain appropriate inventory levels of live goods.
Generate, maintain, and manage purchase requisition for hard goods in support of operational needs across all locations.
Monitor hard goods availability and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
Track orders and communicate with stakeholders to ensure delivery schedules and quality standards are met.
Resolve availability issues, delivery delays, and supply shortages related to hard goods.
Process claims, returns, or vendor credits for damaged, defective, or unacceptable plant materials.
Request and follow up on Master Data codes to ensure accurate item setup and system readiness.
Send communication emails for same-day and future-day order cancellations to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
Compare demand plan against purchases on a regular basis and take corrective action to address discrepancies or supply risks.
Meet with the commercial team and sourcing team on a monthly basis to review product availability, address supply gaps, and align purchasing priorities.
Collaborate with internal teams including production, logistics, and operations to ensure proper planning and material flow.
Communicate vendor concerns, supply challenges, or quality issues to management to help improve supplier performance and operational efficiency.
Resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies in coordination with accounting and receiving teams.
Assist in identifying and managing excess, obsolete, or slow-moving hard goods inventory.
Prepare and submit reports related to purchasing activities, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Complete systematic transactions to ensure transactions.
Manage, coordinate, and execute material transfers