Senior Commodity Manager

🌱 Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

🌟 We’re Hiring!

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Senior Commodity Manager in our Procurement Department at our Leamington office.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Oversight: Develop and implement strategic initiatives for optimizing sales volumes and grower relationships in alignment with overall company goals.
• Forecasting Excellence: Oversee accurate forecasting of produce needs by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring comprehensive projections covering daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly periods.
• Operational Guidance: Regularly visit Sales DC to assess commodity status, ensuring efficient packing plans for Canadian, American, and Mexican growers are executed effectively.
• Sourcing Strategy: Lead the development and execution of daily/weekly sourcing strategies, aligning with quality, delivery, and production requirements to meet business objectives.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with Commodity Coordinators and Managers, internal teams, and external growers to foster collaboration and effective communication.
• Supplier Development: Ensure supplier development efforts are aligned with sourcing and quality assurance strategies, contributing to the enhancement of overall supplier relationships.
• Capacity Optimization: Strategize and optimize capacity across all facilities, including coordinating transfers, deliveries, and shipping locations for efficient commodity operations.
• Advisory Role: Provide valuable input to the Sales Team by suggesting ad volumes based on grower forecasts and advise Coordinators on appropriate suppliers as needed
• Comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedure
• Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required

What You Bring:

• University degree in business/inventory management or related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of demonstrated experience in managing a team including coaching, employee development and achieving performance goals.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience in commodity/inventory management role or similar.
• Previous experience within the greenhouse/produce industry preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional communication abilities, active listening skills and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain respectful relationships at all levels within and outside the organisation.
• Proficient in working with computers and software programs, specifically ERP, KPI Portals and Microsoft Office more specifically Excel and Nav.
• Ability to identify issues and problem solve independently using proper resources internally and externally.
• Team player with a high level of dedication.
• Displays strong initiative and able to work independently with little direction, within fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and ensure timely follow-up.
• Must have strong follow through and prioritization as many tasks require constant follow-up.
• Very high degree of confidentiality and integrity required regarding all aspects of the business.
• A valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle are required.
• A valid passport and ability to travel locally and internationally are required.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours if needed.

What To Expect:

• Mainly office setting with some warehouse/greenhouse as needed – walking, sitting, and standing throughout the day.
• Full-time hours Monday to Friday with availability to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours if needed.
• There may be an occasional need for some heavy lifting up to 30lbs (when needed).

💎 Who We're Looking For

We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference - not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.

At Nature Fresh Farms, our GROWS Company Values guide everything we do - from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

🌱 Growing People – We cultivate greatness, every day

💚 Respect and Care – We care for our people and our communities

👥 One Team – We’re stronger as one

🎯 Win By Challenging – We reimagine what’s possible

🤝 Serve With Purpose – We make things happen

If you’re someone who believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

🌿 Why Work With Us?

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

📩 Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're inspired to make a real impact and grow your career in an innovative, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Click the “Apply” button and submit your resume to take the next step in your career with Nature Fresh Farms.

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process