Planning/Procurement Coordinator

HP Hood; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood in Winchester, VA is seeking a procurement professional to manage production schedules, coordinate shipments, and oversee inventory controls.

The role requires strong communication, basic accounting knowledge, and at least two years in procurement. You will support production and processing, manage supplier contracts, and ensure data accuracy across inventory systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Two years of college with emphasis on business and two years of procurement experience.
• Basic understanding of General Accounting and Finance.
• Advanced computer knowledge (word processing, spreadsheets).
• Ability to work well with people.
• Communication skills are a must.
• Multi-tasked individual.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product production schedule.
• Coordinate shipments of product to and from 3rd party re-packer.
• Coordinate the procurement of support material.
• Responsible for maintaining purchasing and inventory control systems.
• Manage cycle counting program – including explanation of variances.
• Assist in periodic and scheduled audits to ensure accuracy of inventory data.
• Manage contracts and quality assurances issues.
• Provide procurement services for Production and Processing.
• Analyze, correct, and enter daily data collection systems as needed for department.
• Maintain accurate files.
• Backup team members as needed.
• Set up and maintain all raw material deliveries (schedules).
• Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work well with people

Multitasking

Advanced computer knowledge

Education

Two years of college with emphasis on business and two years of procurement experience

Tools

General Accounting and Finance

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain product production schedule.
• Coordinate shipments of product to and from 3 rd party re-packer
• Coordinate the procurement of support material.
• Responsible for maintaining purchasing and inventory control systems.
• Manage cycle counting program – including explanation of variances.
• Assist in periodic and scheduled audits to ensure accuracy of inventory data.
• Manage contracts and quality assurances issues.
• Provide procurement services for Production and Processing.
• Analyze, correct, and enter daily data collection systems as needed for department.
• Maintain accurate files.
• Backup team members as needed.
• Set up and maintain all raw material deliveries (schedules).
• Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.

Education and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Two years of college with emphasis on business and two years of procurement experience.
• Experience may be substituted for education.
• Basic understanding of General Accounting and Finance.
• Advanced Computer knowledge (word processing, spreadsheets).
• Ability to work well with people.
• Communication skills are a must.
• Multi-tasked Individual.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Occasionally
• Sitting: Most of the day (a minimum of 5 hours)
• Walking: Constantly
• Bending: Occasionally
• Lifting: Moderate (30 – 50 lbs) infrequently
• Carrying: Moderate (30 – 50 lbs) infrequently, distance 100 ft
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance infrequently
• Ability to climb: infrequently (less than 10 x per hour)
• Ability to work with arms outstretched to the front
• Ability to move hands and wrists repetitively

Special Requirements

• Frequent Overtime

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

As set forth in HP Hood’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.