Saputo

Dairy

MilkProcurementTrainee

Waupun, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Milk Procurement Trainee at Saputo. Skills: Producer payrolls, Audits, Microsoft Excel. Assist with producer payrolls. Assist with audits”

Industry & Context.

Dairy
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to interpret data; Translate findings into clear insights; Translate findings into recommendations; Identify, investigate, and troubleshoot discrepancies or issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Comfortable working with data, numbers, and systems

Nice to Have

Internship, co-op, or 0–2 years of experience in a business, analytical, or supply chain-related role

What You'll Do.

Assist with producer payrolls

Assist with compliance requirements

Communicate with all parties

Complete producer payrolls

Meet payroll deadlines

Investigate discrepancies

Troubleshoot producer payrolls

Understand Federal Milk Marketing Order pricing

Understand regulatory requirements

Collaborate with Field Representatives

Follow-up communication

Train in future roles

Gain exposure to responsibilities

Work on implementation

Develop new milk payroll system

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works closely with procurement management; Works closely with field representatives; Works closely with plant personnel; Collaborate closely with Field Representatives

Communication Scope

Communicate with all parties involved in producer services

Full Job Description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? The Milk Procurement Finance Trainee supports the milk procurement and producer services function by assisting with producer payrolls, audits, and compliance requirements. This role works closely with procurement management, field representatives, and plant personnel while developing skills for future growth within the milk department. **How you will make contributions that matter** * Communicate with all parties involved in producer services, including Managers, Field Staff, and plant personnel. * Complete producer payrolls accurately and on a timely basis by: * Auditing milk weights * Validating pricing, formulas, and supporting data * Meeting all required payroll deadlines * Identify, investigate, and troubleshoot discrepancies or issues related to audits and producer payrolls. * Develop an understanding of Federal Milk Marketing Order pricing and regulatory requirements as they relate to producer payrolls. * Support management and collaborate closely with Field Representatives on: * Follow-up communication related to audits * New and upcoming changes related to the producer payroll system, animal welfare and sustainability initiatives * Train in and gain exposure to future roles and responsibilities within the milk procurement department. * Work from ground up on the analysis, development and implementation of a new milk payroll system. **You are best suited for the role if you...** * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. * Internship, co-op, or 0–2 years of experience in a business, analytical, or supply chain-related role preferred. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data

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