Join the Team Behind Ireland’s Favourite Oats!
Are you passionate about agriculture, sustainability, and making a real impact from field to shelf? White’s Oats, part of the Fane Valley Co-operative, is on the lookout for an Agri Supply Coordinator to help shape the future of oat production.
In this hands-on role, you’ll be out in the field—literally—walking crops, inspecting harvests, analysing oat samples, and working closely with farmers to ensure top-quality produce. You’ll also oversee quality standards, helping us understand and improve management practices across our supply chain. It’s a unique opportunity to combine science, sustainability, and agriculture in one rewarding position.
With roots dating back to 1841, White’s is Ireland’s leading producer of porridge oats and oat-based cereals, supplying major retailers across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. We’re growing fast—and we want you to grow with us.
Based in Tandragee with Travel across N.I, ROI & UK
Key Responsibilities
Grower & Supplier Management
* Manage all aspects of oat purchasing and supply
* Manage contracts and specifications for NI, ROI, and GB Based growers
* Liaise with organic and conventional suppliers to schedule oat deliveries, despatches, and certifications
* Handle enquiries from prospective oat growers and maintain regular communication with existing suppliers
* Organise and attend grower visits, events, and mill tours
* Support NI Growers Bolt-on audits and help resolve non-conformances
Crop & Farm Engagement
* Visit farms to walk oat crops before harvest, inspecting for quality, ripeness, and any issues affecting yield
* Collect oat samples on farm and conduct lab testing for moisture, weight, and other quality indicators
* Record and report sample results to farmers and suppliers, including organic partners
* Carry out farm surveys to gather data on crop management practices (planting, fertilising, harvesting)
* Compare farm practices with oat quality results to identify trends and support better growing decisions
* Manage oat rejections and coordinate cleaning, drying, or redirection to animal feed customers
Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
* Plan and arrange oat deliveries to the mill with growers, hauliers, and internal teams
* Create and manage haulage paperwork, purchase orders, and grower billing documentation; coordinate payment processing
* Track oat intake, rejections, and byproducts using custom spreadsheets
* Coordinate payments for handling, drying, and haulage services
Sales of oat co-products & Market Engagement
* Prospect and manage sales of oat feed and oat bedding (includes attendance at agri events );
* Coordinate deliveries across NI, ROI, and the GB and maintain tracking records
* Conduct grain market research and maintain supplier communications
Reporting & Internal Collaboration
* Attend daily meetings to support intake and operational planning
* Prepare monthly management reports
* Update COI sheets for organic despatches and sample results
* Assist with oat sourcing and supply planning
🔹 Skills & Aptitudes Required:
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* Good communication skills – confident speaking with farmers, suppliers, and internal teams
* Attention to detail – especially when handling samples, reports, and billing
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
* IT literate; comfortable using spreadsheets and digital tools for tracking and reporting
* Practical understanding of farming, grain handling, and supply chain logistics
* Willingness to travel to farms and attend events
* Team player with a proactive attitude
* Experience in agri-food, milling, or farming (knowledge of the arable sector a plus)
* Familiarity with organic certification and compliance is beneficial
* Must have a full driver’s licence
* Third level qualification preferred but not essential for candidates with sufficient knowledge and skills.
In return all employees will have access to a Healthcare Plan (includes children up to the age of 18), Company Pension with Life Assurance and an active Health and Well Being programme.
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* Ability to work independently and in a hybrid work setting
* Experience in the agricultural industry is a plus
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field