Dairy Partners are a long established family owned British dairy company supplying UK and overseas markets. We manufacture a range of pasta filata cheese products including mozzarella and pizza cheese in various formats for some of the leading food companies across the globe.
We work in close partnership with British dairy farmers as well as customers delivering healthy cheese and other dairy products.
To assist the Farmer Support Coordinator to build relationships with and support farmers in relation to milk supply and provide support to the Direct Supply Manager.
Key Activities
* Direct Supply of Milk:
o Raise invoices/credit notes.
o Assist with processing farmers payments.
o Checking and monitoring farmer volume forecasts.
* Other non-direct supply:
o Create daily purchase orders.
o Match invoices in readiness for payment.
o Create sales orders.
* Cream:
o Create sales orders and update despatch log.
o Despatch and invoice loads.
o Maintain invoice summary.
o Maintain stock records.
o Resolve customer queries.
* Assist with the completion of returns for DEFRA and AHDB
* Assist with setting up new suppliers.
* Maintain the intake summary on a weekly basis.
* Deal with any quality issues with suppliers.
* Answer incoming telephone calls and provide ad hoc administration support as required.
* Carry out any other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by line manager or senior management team.
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communicator which a proven track record of providing a high level of supplier service and support.
* Attention to detail with excellent organisation and time management skills.
* A strong team working ethic with the willingness to provide cover for other team members when required.
* Flexibility with a ‘can do’ attitude.
* Continually striving to improve systems of working.
Knowledge and Experience
* Good IT knowledge, proficient in Excel and Word.
* Experience of the dairy industry and milk supply environment is essential.
* Experience of using SAP software would be an advantage.
* Some experience of finance or accounting would be an advantage.