Procurement & Project Planner
12 days ago
Shreveport
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Summary In this role, you will serve as the main point of contact for clients while leading procurement and project coordination activities within a beverage manufacturing and copackaging environment. You will manage the end-to-end client experience—ensuring accurate order processing, timely material sourcing, and seamless project execution. A strong focus will be placed on supplier management, material planning, and cost efficiency while upholding food safety, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. This is not a remote position Requirements: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Client Service & Account Management • Serve as the primary liaison for assigned client accounts, ensuring consistent communication, accurate order entry, and proactive follow-up., • Support client onboarding and ongoing engagement, ensuring alignment between client requirements and internal capabilities., • Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness, professionalism, and industry knowledge., • Participate in client calls, prepare meeting recaps, and provide clear action plans for internal and external stakeholders., • Lead procurement of raw materials, packaging, and copackaging supplies to support client projects., • Develop and manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, compliance verification, and approval processes., • Negotiate pricing, freight terms, and supply agreements to optimize cost and efficiency., • Maintain accurate procurement data, including lead times, forecasts, cost tracking, and vendor performance metrics., • Manage material requirements planning (MRP) to align client demand with inventory levels and production schedules., • Expedite urgent orders to prevent production delays while balancing cost and efficiency., • Oversee projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timelines, specifications, and deliverables are met., • Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure seamless project execution., • Track project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to prevent delays or non-conformance., • Prepare accurate reports and updates for clients and management, highlighting project status, risks, and solutions., • Ensure all suppliers meet food safety, packaging, and copackaging compliance requirements., • Maintain documentation for supplier certifications, client-specific permits, and regulatory approvals., • Support SQF and other certification processes by managing supplier compliance records., • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field; or equivalent experience., • Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, project management, or account management within the beverage manufacturing or copackaging industry., • Strong background in material planning, forecasting, supplier negotiations, and purchasing., • Experience with packaging (cans, labels, films, cartons) and ingredients procurement strongly preferred., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP/ERP systems., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach., • Excellent communication and relationship management skills., • Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier compliance programs., • Familiarity with food safety certifications (SQF, HACCP, etc.) and CPG best practices., • Knowledge of logistics, freight negotiations, and cost optimization strategies., • Full-time, on-site role in a beverage manufacturing facility., • Flexibility in schedule may be required to meet client, supplier, and project deadlines.