ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The Supplier Quality Admin will be responsible for the supporting administration of supplier documentation to ensure compliance with FDA, GFSI and relevant global requirements and is the primary communication liaison between the company and its suppliers for matters relating to documentation. This role supports the Regulatory and New Product Development functions in conducting periodic reviews of documentation and test results and works closely with Legal to ensure the necessary non-disclosure agreements are in place to support supplier audits and approvals. The role will also be key in the transition of documents from SharePoint to the new PLM system. The role is a one-year assignment, training will be on-site, role is remote after training.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESB

• Obtains, reviews, updates and maintains documentation from suppliers
• Reviews documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with specifications and ensures resolution of any gaps
• Uploads documents and maintains online document libraries (i.e. Sharepoint, PLM)
• Tracks document expiration dates and proactively obtains updates
• Provides support for the implementation of new document management software
• Keeps manager informed of issues within assigned area of responsibility; escalates issues to appropriate parties as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• 0-2 years of professional experience utilizing data or document management programs (related internship experience is considered applicable)

PREFERRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• General knowledge and understanding of document control principles and distribution systems
• General knowledge of FDA, FSMA, FSVP, GFSI, food manufacturing and/or packaging operations
• SAP/PLM knowledge
• Experience working for a global company

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Ability to collaborate effectively across the Quality Assurance, Regulatory, New Product Development, and Procurement functions on a global scale.
• Ability to resolve issues through effective communication with both internal and external resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
• Ability to effectively manage time, including task and project prioritization, working within assigned deadlines, and working independently or collaboratively as needed to accomplish organizational objectives
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Sharepoint at an Intermediate level or higher
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Accountability: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad
• Customer Orientation: Addressing internal and/or external customer needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and support
• Acting with Integrity: Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he she said they would do; follows through on commitments; Understands and follows company policies
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener
• Energy & Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked; asserts one's influence over events to achieve goals
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve a desired outcome
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Primary language is English

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.