Commodity Inventory Allocator (CIA) - US

Pure Flavor; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Flavor is seeking a Commodity Inventory Allocator to manage the allocation of produce commodities, ensuring accurate fulfillment of customer orders and alignment with forecasts. The role interfaces with commodity planners to balance inbound product flow with customer demand.

You will verify inventory quality against ERP data, maintain stock integrity, and support rapid decision-making in a refrigerated warehouse environment, often working with cross-functional teams to meet delivery

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in a business discipline preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in record management in the produce industry preferred.
• Mathematical reasoning, numerical literacy and problem-solving skills required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, and Food Safety.
• Experience with ERP software FAMOUS® preferred.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Suite software experience required.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; leadership when needed.
• Hours of work may vary; flexibility required.
• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse with temperatures 45-55°F.

Responsibilities

• Allocate commodities to ensure correct product for each customer per specifications.
• Coordinate with Commodity Planners using short-term forecasts and inbound/shipping needs.
• Verify on-floor inventories against ERP records and monitor stock levels.
• Fill customer sales requests accurately and timely as directed by commodities.
• Perform start/end-of-shift quality reporting and cross-functional data sharing.
• Investigate inventory variances and drive root cause analyses.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure product availability and optimal utilization.
• Communicate with production supervisors about allocations and changing priorities.
• Mark product locations accurately and assist forklift operations in locating stock.
• Maintain updated reports on product quality, rejections, and trends.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with GMP, health and safety, and food safety standards.

Skills

Mathematical reasoning

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

FAMOUS ERP

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

FAMOUS ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Commodity Inventory Allocator (CIA) - US

Pure Hothouse Foods LLC, 33100 Smith Road, Romulus, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers—strategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and foodservice customers first.

With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us.

Job Summary:

The primary Role and Responsibility of theCommodity Inventory Allocator (CIA) is the allocation of their group of commodities to ensure the correct product, for the correct customer following designated product specifications. The CIA coordinates closely in tandem with Commodity Planners through a short-term line of sight which intersects with inbound product forecasts and ship-to-customer specific forecasts expectations. This role also requires verifying quality of on-floor inventories vs ERP system records to monitor inventory levels. This position is responsible for the allocation of products to accurately fill customer sales requests as directed by the commodities department..

Responsibilities:

• Each allocator is responsible for their assigned produce category in a warehouse/cooler-based role.
• Start each day with an inventory count and an aged-on-hand inventory QC report to be sent to the corresponding DC Management, Commodities and Procurement Teams.
• Locate, inspect and sign-off on product quality in inventory to prepare for staging and shipping.
• Communicate any quality issues or suggestions for product for customers to the DC Management and Commodities Team
• Complete start and end-of-shift reporting of product quality and other reports as required or requested by cross-functional teams.
• Verify aged product inventory vs printed physical counts.
• Investigate and solve inventory variances and issues to ensure product is utilized and not skipped.
• Monitor communication from the commodity department and regularly review production schedules to ensure product availability.
• Communicate with production supervisors, and production scheduler about allocations and changing priorities to ensure delivery deadlines are consistently met and optimal product utilization is realized.
• Map and accurately mark product in coolers; ensure accurate location of product as indicated by the production board or commodity department.
• Communicate with forklift drivers that are pulling products; aid them in finding all allocated product.
• Correctly mark product to indicate sequence of product to be delivered to the production floor.
• Monitor rejections and complete root cause analysis of every rejection for your assigned product category at your corresponding DC.
• Track and monitor customer and grower product trends.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in a business discipline or a post graduate certificate preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in record management in the produce industry preferred.
• Mathematical reasoning, numerical literacy and problem-solving skills required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, and Food Safety
• Experience with ERP software FAMOUS® preferred.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Suite software experience required.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; provide leadership as needed.
• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility required.
• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods required.
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms.
• The position will involve needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.

Pure Hothouse Foods LLC, 33100 Smith Road, Romulus, Michigan, United States of America