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.

• 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