Good communication with suppliers (reporting any shipment delays and/or issues in a timely manner) and speaking with all parts of production daily to stay informed. Ability to multi-task. Flexibility and agility in this role are necessary.
Hours: 8A-5P; M-F
Rate: Starting at $21.19/hr., based on experience.
Standard job responsibilities include:
- Perform required operating system(s) data entry functions (purchase order entry, requisition processing, report creation & analysis, inventory reporting & review, general business functions).
- Weekly ingredient price entry
- Arrange ingredient transportation logistics
- Reconcile invoices and receiving discrepancies.
- Responsible for month end inventory.
- Ingredient purchase record maintenance.
- Tracks and investigates inventory issues
- Answer phones and direct phone calls
- Communicate with a diverse group of people from a variety of departments
- Assists other departments / areas in an administrative capacity as needed
- Other duties assigned by supervisor
Competencies-Skills (Required):
- High school diploma, GED, or a combination of education and relevant work experience required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain transactions, and inventory information.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, manage multiple priorities, and adjust to changing business needs and deadlines.
- Ability to identify problems, suggest solutions, and take appropriate action within assigned responsibilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, transportation providers, coworkers, and leaders.
- Ability to recognize and report operational, logistics, financial, or customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with the ability to create, maintain, analyze, and interpret spreadsheets and reports.
- Ability to learn and use company systems, transportation platforms, and other business tools needed for the role.
- Ability to handle sensitive business, customer, supplier, and financial information confidentially and in accordance with company policies.
Competencies-Skills (Preferred):
- Experience with accounts payables in a manufacturing /warehouse environment preferred
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards/SAP
- At least 1 year of experience in administrative or customer service desired but not required
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
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If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
- Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry, transaction review, and inventory record maintenance
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing deadlines
- Problem identification and solution recommendation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to recognize and report operational, logistics, financial, or customer concerns
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Ability to learn and use company systems, transportation platforms, and business tools
- Ability to handle sensitive business, customer, supplier, and financial information confidentially
- Accounts payable experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards or SAP
- At least one year of administrative or customer service experience
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include automatic company contributions to retirement savings and additional support via 401(k) and HSA contributions. Legacy eligibility for a pension plan adds further long‑term security for some employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and mental health support with confidential counseling and free therapy or coaching sessions for employees and dependents. Benefits begin on the start date, removing prior waiting periods.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid leaves cover disability, parental, maternity, and caregiving needs. Caregiver and parental leave policies have been expanded to cover broader family situations, including foster placements prior to adoption.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities. Fast forward to today and we’ve built on that uniting spirit, developing a comprehensive and leading view of agriculture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering strong annual performance and long-term, shared success with our member-owners. Land O’Lakes believes farmers are the entrepreneurs who truly change the world for the better. By working together with our member-owners, we can continue to strengthen our system, champion farming’s true potential and place our farmer- and retail-owners at the heart of creating a better world for all.
