Packaging Procurement Specialist
(Wine Jobs:
Management & Administration)
Full Time
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Geyserville,
California
Job Summary:
Responsible for purchasing packaging materials that meet the logistics, demand, quality and price required to sustain the bottling schedules of our wineries.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
PURCHASING SUPPORT (40%):
- Coordinate ordering of packaging materials (glass, corks, capsules and labels) to meet bottling schedules at all production locations.
- Provide monthly projected requirements to vendors for planning purposes.
- Purchase selected packaging materials within standard cost guidelines.
- Creation of Purchase Orders in accordance with company guidelines and established pricing, route for approval and transmit to vendor with appropriate Terms and Conditions.
- Assist in item set up, data entry, and Bill of Materials in planning and purchasing systems.
- Analysis of packaging costs and variances.
QUALITY AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT (35%):
- Documentation of quality issues, vendor communication and costs associated with these issues.
- Responsible for tracking and follow through on all packaging holds and product rework.
- Assist with in designing and coordinating packaging testing.
- Work closely with Vendors’ technical people to resolve packaging issues.
LOGISTICS AND INVENTORY CONTROL (10%):
- Manage requirements and transportation of packaging from outside storage locations to bottling locations.
- Responsible for the logistics and inventory control of packaging materials.
NEW PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT (10%):
- Assist with development of new packaging for FFCW and private label.
- Develop specifications for packaging.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (5%):
- Cross train to provide back up for other members of Purchasing and Logistics Team.
- Documentation of Standard Operating Procedures as directed.
- Data entry as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: College degree in Supply Chain Management or related field is desirable. A minimum three years’ experience in purchasing of packaging or wine packaging is required for anyone not having a related degree. Familiarity with basic supply chain principles is essential. Broad based experience in ERP, packaging, costing, winery operations and new systems implementation is beneficial.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Task Management – Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
- Highly organized, accurate and detail oriented.
- Understanding of printing and packaging technology.
- Understanding business management and quality control practices.
- Critical thinking, effective writing, and clear verbal communication.
- Accepts change as a rule.
- Analytical thinking and understanding of computer systems.
- Understanding contingency management.
- Ability to maintain positive work atmosphere by communicating effectively with vendors, management, and peers.
- Ability to read and comprehend documentation related to purchase orders, and packaging specifications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to develop spreadsheets to summarize and reflect comparative data.
- Ability to calculate percentages, variances and unit of measure conversions.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions without supervision. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Positions may require extended hours or overtime to accommodate special projects or vacation coverage.
How To Apply
https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/en/careers/details/ok2e5fwp