Fertilizer Customer Service and Purchasing Coordinator
Darling Ingredients, Turlock, CA, United States
Job Summary
The Fertilizer Customer Service & Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for the non-protein purchasing of fertilizer inputs and the coordination of all customer orders to include booking of sales orders and the customer communications. The position also coordinates with operations and sales to determine lead‑times and priorities which impact production scheduling and staffing.
Responsibilities
Execute purchasing of non‑protein fertilizer ingredients as well as source and coordinate related logistics.
Negotiate pricing and forecasting of non‑protein ingredient needs for West and Central fertilizer facilities.
Coordinate with operations and sales to determine production needs and scheduling plans to best meet customer and production facility needs.
Responsible for all facets of customer service to include booking of sales orders, billing, credits, documentation, communication, and execution of marketing and program pricing campaigns.
Support regional sales team with inside sales support and customer support efforts.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Proficiency with computer software including MS Office and Oracle.
3 years experience working in a fast‑paced office environment.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to multitask.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business or a relevant field.
Experience in agricultural business, especially crop input experience.
Experience with booking and managing freight/logistics.
Sales or customer service background.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Darling Ingredients is an equal‑opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.
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The Fertilizer Customer Service & Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for the non-protein purchasing of fertilizer inputs and the coordination of all customer orders to include booking of sales orders and the customer communications. The position also coordinates with operations and sales to determine lead‑times and priorities which impact production scheduling and staffing.
Responsibilities
Execute purchasing of non‑protein fertilizer ingredients as well as source and coordinate related logistics.
Negotiate pricing and forecasting of non‑protein ingredient needs for West and Central fertilizer facilities.
Coordinate with operations and sales to determine production needs and scheduling plans to best meet customer and production facility needs.
Responsible for all facets of customer service to include booking of sales orders, billing, credits, documentation, communication, and execution of marketing and program pricing campaigns.
Support regional sales team with inside sales support and customer support efforts.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Proficiency with computer software including MS Office and Oracle.
3 years experience working in a fast‑paced office environment.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to multitask.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business or a relevant field.
Experience in agricultural business, especially crop input experience.
Experience with booking and managing freight/logistics.
Sales or customer service background.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Darling Ingredients is an equal‑opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.
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