Feed Formulator and Sales Support

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Full Time Clerical Eaton Feed, Eaton, CO, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.50 Hourly

Agfinity is the largest agricultural Cooperative in Colorado based in the heart of the Front Range. As a cooperative we are distinguished from our competitors by our excellence in customer service and our people, which we consider our greatest asset. Every dollar that is spent with the Cooperative doesn’t just go towards a product; it goes back to the community where you live and comes back to you as patronage and equity.

Every day our approach is to serve others and find a world of solutions beneficial to our members, customers and our company.

We invite you to learn more about Agfinity, our products, services and the cooperative difference.

Position Summary:

The Formulation and Feed Sales Support position provides administrative, technical, and operational support to the Feed Division to promote efficient sales and formulation processes. This position is responsible for accurately processing sales orders, coordinating formula changes and new formulations, tracking bid requirements and deadlines, and communicating information across departments. The role serves as an important link between Feed Sales, Formulation, Operations, and other business units to help ensure customer needs are met accurately and in a timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately enter, maintain, and process sales orders in the Agris system, ensuring all required information is complete and communicated to the appropriate departments.
• Prepare sales orders using established templates and verify order details for accuracy prior to processing.
• Coordinate and track customer and sales bid opportunities, including monitoring deadlines, preparing bid sheets, gathering required information, and ensuring submissions are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate requests for formula changes and new feed formulations, ensuring necessary information is obtained and communicated to the appropriate individuals to support timely completion.
• Gather, organize, and communicate information regarding new ingredients, including specifications and other information necessary to support formulation, purchasing, production, and sales activities.
• Accumulate and track ingredient volume information and communicate applicable data to the appropriate business unit or department.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to sales orders, bids, formulations, ingredients, and other assigned Feed Division activities.
• Communicate effectively with Feed Sales, Formulation, Operations, Purchasing, customers, and other departments to resolve questions, address discrepancies, and support efficient order fulfillment.
• Identify potential order, formulation, or ingredient-related issues and work collaboratively with appropriate team members to resolve concerns in a timely manner.

Other Duties:

• Assist with general administrative and operational support for the Feed Division as needed.
• Provide backup support to team members when necessary to maintain continuity of operations.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records in accordance with company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Agribusiness, or a related field required.
• A combination of relevant education and directly related experience may be considered, if appropriate for the position.

Experience:

• Previous experience in agriculture, feed, livestock, customer service, sales support, or a related business environment preferred.
• General office and administrative experience required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience with Agris or similar agricultural business software preferred.
• Knowledge of feed ingredients, livestock production, and/or animal nutrition preferred.

Knowledge:

• Feed ingredients, terminology, and basic feed industry practices.
• Livestock and…