Milk Supply Coordinator

Location - High Hybrid This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our LaFarge, WI office for 4-8 days per month, and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. Employee Type - Hourly Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive - No Summary of Role The Farm Milk Supply Coordinator provides support for Milk Supply Management. The Farm Milk Supply Coordinator will also provide administrative support to various Cooperative member committees including coordination of meetings, minutes and materials. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Milk Supply Management support o Subject Matter Expert of CROPP Supply Management Policy and Supply Management Philosophy and Guiding Principles o Assist in preparation of procurement data to present to Milk Management Team. o Assist and provide input and support to Milk Supply Management in the development and maintenance of policies and process documentation. o Assist in the distribution of monthly Active Base reports to key stakeholders, and troubleshoot issues as needed to ensure reports are accurate and timely. o Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve and maintain systems that support Supply Management Policy. o Query multiple databases to gather relevant information and input data (infor, business objects, farmers.coop). o Assist with Minimum Pick Up process. o Support the Dairy Appeals Committee for Milk Management Team. o Understand the theories and practices of Supply Management and associated systems both in CROPP and in other businesses/countries. o Assist with management of CROPP milk diversion Guidelines and Procedures o Assist with member milk diversion requests. · Cooperative Member Committee Facilitation and/or Support o Dairy Appeals Committee - Assist committee meetings, review Active Base increases, Milk Diversions, and Farm Size Approvals.

This includes leading the meetings, preparation of agendas, creating necessary reports/presentations and following up on action items. In addition, this role will create and maintain necessary process documentation to support the Dairy Appeals Committee. o Other member committees as assigned through preparation of reports, presentations, and/or meeting minutes. · Handles confidential information with discretion. Additional Duties and Responsibilities · Assist with daily Dairy quality administrative duties as needed. · Assist with non-member bulk milk purchases as needed. · Participate in special projects as assigned. · Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies · Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Agriculture or related preferred. · Working knowledge of milk supply management strategies, the organic transition process and dairy industry trends required. · Practical Dairy Livestock experience preferred. · Knowledge of organic production systems and organic certification standards and requirements required. · Proven experience and aptitude for working with farmers. · Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Business Objects, Infor CRM (OVIS) and database entry preferred. · Experience/familiarity with facilitating meetings and committee processes. Strong communication skills, including presentational and interpersonal. · Strong organizational skills. · Ability to work independently under limited supervision. Base hourly wage range: $23.73 per hour - $28.76 per hour This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits.

The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage range is not typical. Benefits We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their family's total wellbeing.

Here are some of the great benefits offered: Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf) Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance. Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.

Vision Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho. 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions. Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics. Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.

Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children. Short-Term Long-Term Disability/AD D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.

Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents. Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7 Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching. Financial advisors and seminars Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account Flexible Scheduling On-site all-organic cafeterias