Packaging Buyer

Stahlbush Island Farms•Corvallis, OR

About The Position

The mission for this position is to maintain inventory at appropriate levels through the issuance of purchase orders and ensuring timely arrival of packaging materials to support plant operations. The statements made in any and all of the position postings are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, focused on the employment and advancement of all applicants and colleagues for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Stahlbush Island Farms is an equal opportunity employer, program auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a Business or Social Science (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
2–3 years of buying experience. Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Excellent customer service skills required.
Forklift Certified – tests to be given upon employment with Stahlbush Island Farms Inc.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with purchasing knowledge of packaging materials, food-grade supplies, labels, cartons, film, or related packaging components preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate stock
Manage purchase orders
Monitor and follow up with vendors on past-due orders
Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors in coordination with the accounts payable department.
Review stocking levels for assigned packaging materials and place requisitions and purchase orders to appropriately stock packaging and warehouse inventory.
Work with packaging specifications, material requirements, and item numbers to properly identify and order required packaging supplies.
Enter data into the inventory system, working with packaging specifications, research, and item identification.
Order fulfillment and coding of packaging materials
Schedule deliveries to support production, plant, and warehouse departmental needs.
Process requisitions daily.
Process goods received daily.
Evaluate inventory reports for packaging materials.
Process packaging material returns, credits, and vendor claims as applicable.
Contact vendors regarding discrepancies related to quantity, quality, or specifications of packaging materials.
Provide excellent internal customer service to production, warehouse, and operations teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This position has been identified as holding responsibility for food safety and quality of the company. This responsibility extends over all shifts.