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Dairy Assistant Manager

Dairy Assistant Manager

Flora Food GroupHugoton, KS, US
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories : butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.

Location : Hugoton, Kansas

Industry : Dairy Manufacturing

Reports to : Senior Regional Manager Americas Oils & Dairy - Procurement

About the Role

We're seeking a dynamic and analytical Milk Buying / Assistant Manager to lead our milk procurement operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building trust with dairy farmers, navigating supply chain complexities, and turning data into actionable insights. You'll be the bridge between our factory and the farms that fuel it.

Key Responsibilities

  • Farmer Relations

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local dairy farmers

  • Negotiate milk contracts and ensure fair, transparent pricing
  • Monitor farm compliance with quality and sustainability standards
  • Procurement Strategy
  • Forecast milk demand and manage supply planning

  • Optimize milk sourcing to balance cost, quality, and logistics
  • Collaborate with logistics and production teams to ensure timely delivery
  • Data & Analysis
  • Analyze market trends, milk pricing, and farm performance

  • Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for leadership
  • Use data to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply risks
  • Define and monitor KPIs such as service levels, OTIF, plant utilization, and inventory turns
  • Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and operational responsiveness
  • Communication & Presentation
  • Create and deliver presentations to internal stakeholders and external partners

  • Communicate clearly across departments and with farmer networks
  • Represent the company at industry events and farmer meetings
  • Partner cross-functionally (operations, quality, finance, RD) to strengthen the end-to-end supply chain.
  • About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
  • 5–7+ years of experience in supply chain management, production planning, or logistics
  • Dairy Experience is a must
  • Experience working with farmers is a must
  • Strong track record of customer service and escalation management.
  • Proficiency with ERP and planning systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
  • Solid understanding of dairy supply dynamics and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
  • Proven experience working directly with dairy farmers or in agricultural procurement
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel to farms and industry events locally and internationally as required
  • What's next

    If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now!

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    We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.

    Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.

    No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.

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