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 Commodity Manager in our Procurement Department at our Leamington office.

What You'll Do:

• Forecast produce needs by cross-referencing projected inbound product and sales needs by day, week, month, quarter, and 1 year in advance.
• Visit the Sales DC on a regular basis to look at your respective commodity.
• Create packing plans for Canadian, American, and Mexican growers.
• Develop and execute a daily/weekly sourcing strategy to meet quality, delivery, and production requirements.
• Maintain a strong relationship with respective Commodity Coordinator at each facility.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external growers.
• Ensure supplier development efforts are aligned with the sourcing and quality assurance strategies.
• Coordinate product implementation efforts at key suppliers when packing new products.
• Optimize capacity across all Nature Fresh facilities by strategizing transfers, delivery and shipping locations.
• Provide Sales Team with ad volume suggestions based on grower forecasts.
• Advise Coordinators of appropriate suppliers to be used, on an as-needed basis.
• Coordinate with Procurement to analyze the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier and the date commodity is 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:

• 2-3 years direct experience or 4 years indirect experience in produce industry.
• Intermediate Excel, Basic Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience an asset.
• Possess extremely strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong analytical and leadership abilities are required.
• Very high degree of confidentiality and integrity required regarding all aspects of the business.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain respectful relationships at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to identify issues and problem solve using appropriate resources internally and externally.
• A valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle are required.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including after hours, weekends and extended hours if needed.

What To Expect:

• Mainly office setting with some warehouse/greenhouse as needed.
• Working with a wide array of people/cultures in a team setting.
• Full-time hours Monday to Friday with Saturdays and holidays (as needed).
• Working with minimal supervision during the day but also communicating with different individuals and teams across our facilities and from external organizations.
• Some travel to different locations as 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.