Blöde Kuh is a small artisan and vegan food company looking to hire a dynamic and energetic individual to bring on as an Operations Coordinator. The Operations Coordinator position requires an appetite for learning, a mind for numbers and knack for understanding systems. You’ll be wearing many hats and playing a big role in making sure the business operates smoothly on a day-to-day. Because we are unique in that we manufacture perishable products and have a unique distribution model (primarily farmers markets), most applicants with experience in operations/logistics positions will need to adapt to a shift in thinking.
 

We’re a very mission-driven company where we focus on doing the right thing and doing it well. We encourage open communication and two-way transparency.  This is not a 9 to 5 job, but we do make it a point to prioritize work-life balance for all our employees. The right applicant for this job will feel comfortable primarily working alone but cooperating with multiple groups within the company. A well-thought-out food philosophy and an understanding of the state of our current food systems will make a candidate stand out.

This position reports directly to the owner. As we grow, there will be ample opportunities to assume more responsibility within the company.
 

Responsibilities:

• Farmers market coordination - 30% (Generating load-out sheets, Coordinating with market staff, Closing out markets)
• Sales Order Management (Order aggregation, Invoicing, Delivery planning, AR) - 25%
• Production planning assistance - 10%
• Inventory maintenance & procurement - 10%
• Administrative - 5%
• Long-Term Projects - 20%

Job Qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience in operations or production planning is preferred, preferably in the food and beverage industry
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are necessary. Programming knowledge is a big plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (fluency in English a must)
• Dedication to accuracy, high attention to detail
• Predisposition to pitch in where needed and get your hands dirty
• Willingness to trade some weekend hours for flexible scheduling during the week
• Multi-tasking & time management skills
• Accounting 101 or some experience with bookkeeping preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent show of commitment to a long-term goal)

Desired Traits:

• Internal drive to learn and understand systems
• Ability to think on your feet and make decisions within time constraints
• Comfortable primarily working alone (some small teams work)

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling & partial work-from-home
• Open culture and breadth of learning experiences
• Opportunity for professional growth within company