Valley Cooperative Association: Supply Chain Associate

Valley Cooperative Association (VCA), serves retail and wholesale bakers in the Western Great Lakes by offering a complete list of the finest baking supplies through an extensive purchasing system, climate-controlled warehousing, and a responsive distribution network.

Valley was recognized as Vendor of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association in 2020 for our many contributions as a proactive grocery industry partner, including our initiative helping farmers during the Covid-19 Pandemic by providing the Farmers to Families Food Box to families in need.Job Summary: Assist and support Supply Chain Planners and Supply Chain AssistantVision: Developmental Role in Supply Chain.Key Operational Responsibilities as a Supply Chain Specialist:Responsibilities will include administrative aspects of purchasing including, but not limited to:Place Purchase Orders for Assigned VendorsSet up Necessary Transportation Requests – Based on Purchase Orders PlacedComplete Purchase Order confirmations for Assigned VendorsComplete New Item Set-Up and save documentation, Proper Reporting to Teams.Product Discontinuations, Proper Reporting to TeamsCommunicate Price Announcements to Sales Team and track increases on Price Increase Spreadsheet.Enter Price Changes into System.Primary backup to Supply Chain Assistant.Assist with COA (Certificate of Analysis) Process Save COA’s in Valley Baker SystemAssist with Documentation Requests and Retrieval as Needed.Assist in Food Show and Golf Outing plans and implementation as needed.Assist in the completion of Contracts and Distribution Agreements for assigned VendorsQualifications:Strong communication skills (both written and oral)2-4 year degree completed or in progress in Supply Chain or Business Administration or equal experienceStrong organizational and time management skills are critical – must adhere to deadlines, multi-task and be able to prioritizeExperience in a fast paced work environmentStrong knowledge and experience with Microsoft OfficePowered by JazzHRCYbBfC0hxy