The Raw Product Forecaster is responsible for all aspects of raw product procurement from the field and coordination for Ocean Mist Foods, working with harvest management and procurement team. In addition, to ensuring optimal quality and yield at harvest. This role will own the production and harvesting outlook, ensuring accurate forecasting, planning, and alignment with business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage assigned commodities to produce and ship the highest quality, most consistent and desirable product while striving to achieve the lowest cost per unit for broccoli, cauliflower and value added products.
• Coordinate the purchase of raw product from the field and other suppliers ensuring proper rotation of raw products
• Determine raw product demand based on forecasts of current and historical customer demand
• Manage raw product inventory according to FIFO standards to minimize waste by creating target inventory levels
• Ensure that materials purchased meet OM Foods requirements (Quality & Specs)
• Manage through supply shortages by creating pro-rate and substitution plans
• Work with plant leadership to support department goals and deadlines
• Walk fields daily to monitor quality of raw product.
• Visit harvest crews daily to ensure raw product meets our specifications.
• Working closely with harvest company field staff to ensure crew(s) are in the right field and harvesting the correct volume for Ocean Mist Foods.
• Review and make recommendations on variety trials best for Ocean Mist Foods.
• Communicate closed lots to Procurement Manager along with yield information (totes harvested, totes left behind, cartons harvested for Fresh Market, walked acres, etc.)
• Ensure crop harvested meets all county, state and federal standards or regulations before picking
• Partners with Senior Harvest Commodity Managers to develop and execute effective pick strategies for areas of responsibility.
• Work closely with harvesting, production, and supply chain teams to align procurement and logistics strategies with operational goals.
• Assist in special projects and take on additional responsibilities as needed to fill gaps across departments.
• Prepare regular reports and summaries as requested Ocean Mist Foods & Farms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture business, Crop Science, Agriculture Engineering or related field, highly preferred. Operations experience preferred.
• Requires continuing education and training in management, product quality, employee and food safety, and other job-related areas/topics.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English and Spanish preferred.
• Valid California drivers license – Class C minimum and be insurable.
• Solid knowledge of computers and software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), Outlook. Knowledge of Famous or ability to learn.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to travel and relocate to Coachella or designated locations.
• This position requires that the incumbent work Monday through Saturday, including some Sundays and holidays.
• Must be able to manage a project from its initiation to completion with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with fellow employees, supervisor(s), growers, quality assurance, and sales.
• Effectively maintain professional relationships and a balance outlook during stressful times.
• Must be able to analyze at a situation, interpret all facts, and make a decision based on all available information.
• Must be able to learn new duties and responsibilities with minimal repetition.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be well organized.

Salary: $77k – $95k / Yearly

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