Commodity and Cattle Procurement Assistant

Overview:
The Commodity & Cattle Procurement Assistant supports the everyday execution of commodity and cattle procurement activities, including logistics coordination, inventory tracking, and accounting related functions. This role ensures that procurement transactions are accurately recorded and processed in a timely manner, while facilitating smooth workflows from purchase through delivery. The coordinator works closely with internal partners across Cobalt’s feed yards and corporate team, as well as with external suppliers and producers, to support efficient, accurate, and reliable procurement operations.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Maintain, reconcile, and support commodity and cattle procurement data.
• Support the month-end process by ensuring data accuracy and timely completion of required tasks.
• Support contract administration for sent and received commodity and cattle contracts, including distribution and tracking.
• Maintain vendor setup and records related to commodity and cattle procurement.
• Maintain and update commodity and cattle lien information and assist with lien searches as required.
• Serve as one of multiple points of contact for vendors regarding contracts, invoices, and payment inquiries.
• Gather yard receive reports, match deliveries to contracts and invoices, and prepare transactions for payment processing.
• Assist in tracking Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable activity related to commodities and cattle procurement.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoices discrepancies.
• Support timely and accurate application of commodity and cattle costs to lots.
• Communicate and track load numbers for suppliers and relay delivery and scheduling information to internal customers.
• Build and maintain reports related to grain grade quality factors, usage trends, and related discounts.
• Provide day-to-day operational support to merchandisers and procurement team members, including ad hoc projects.
• Maintain a strong customer service and communication with feed yards, suppliers, and internal partners.
• Assist with report preparation and data for management review as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Detail oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Ability to work independently with urgency and deadlines
  
  Good organizational skills for multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads
• Maintain positive professional relationships, both internal and external

None

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

Less than 5% for occasional meeting at Corporate Office

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar, or an Associate’s Degree plus 2 years of experience
• Experience in lieu of education
• Previous experience in the cattle feeding and/or grain and feed industries or strongly preferred
• Experience with Turnkey Computer system or similar cattle software package preferred

• 401K Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Cobalt Cattle Company participates in E-Verify. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer

Note:

Specific statements in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be an all-inclusive explanation of work to be performed. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Nothing in this document restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Employees are expected to perform any and all duties as assigned to the levels expected by management.

This job requires regular and predictable attendance. The Employee’s signature below is only an acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of the job description and in no way alters the Employee’s “at will” employment, and neither implies nor constitutes a contract of employment for a definite period of time.