Procurement Scheduler

Kreider Farms; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreider Farms is seeking a Procurement Scheduler to coordinate purchasing, inventory, customer orders, and production needs on-site in Kentucky. The role involves daily collaboration with Logistics, Production, Egg Processing, Quality Assurance, vendors, and customers to keep operations moving smoothly.

Ideal candidates are organized, tech‑savvy, and strong communicators who enjoy problem solving and multi-tasking.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in logistics or supply chain.
• 2–3 years in logistics, procurement, or inventory.
• Strong Excel and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily orders, transfers, and carton needs.
• Monitor inventory and place purchases to maintain supply.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on scheduling issues.
• Support production scheduling and forecast future inventory needs.
• Maintain accurate product and inventory data in systems.
• Communicate orders and requirements with customers and vendors.
• Assist with inventory at locations and rotation.
• Address issues proactively to avoid operational impacts.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

ERP systems

PEN software

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time, ON-SITE | Approximately 45 hours/week

About the Role

Kreider Farms is looking for a Procurement Scheduler to help coordinate purchasing, inventory, customer orders, and production needs. This position is on-site, NOT REMOTE. This role works closely with Logistics, Production, Egg Processing, Quality Assurance, vendors, and customers to keep operations running smoothly. If you’re organized, tech-savvy, a strong communicator, and enjoy keeping things moving, we’d like to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Coordinate daily egg orders, transfers, and carton needs.
• Monitor inventory and place orders to maintain appropriate supply levels.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve order, supply, and scheduling issues.
• Support production scheduling and anticipate future inventory needs.
• Maintain accurate product and inventory information in company systems.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal departments regarding orders and product requirements.
• Help manage product rotation, restocking, and inventory at egg locations.
• Use problem-solving skills to identify and address potential issues before they impact operations.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in logistics, procurement, inventory, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you’re comfortable working with people at all levels.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to make sound decisions independently.
• Willingness to occasionally respond to evening or weekend operational needs.

Preferred (not required): Experience in poultry, agriculture, food production, procurement, inventory management, production scheduling, ERP systems, or PEN software.