Agronomy Dispatch and Inventory Control

Sunderland Co-operative Inc. is an exciting place to develop and grow a career in agriculture that supports Ontario producers who grow and sell their crops to local and global markets. A member-owned Canadian company with deep roots in agronomy, crop protection, grain elevation and marketing, fuels, animal feed, and retail farm supplies. Sunderland Co-op has invested and matured in the agricultural landscape for over 76 years. With 4 locations in the Sunderland, Oakwood, Lindsay, and Peterborough areas, Sunderland Co-op offers you a unique opportunity to make your mark in a growth-oriented company with a variety of business segments.

Our success comes from a well-established network of assets, ongoing infrastructure development and the strong business relationships we nurture with farmers and suppliers.

Learn more about us at www.sunderlandco-op.on.ca

Position: Agronomy Division Dispatch & Inventory Control – Full Time, Oakwood Ontario

Salary Range: $45,000 to $65,000

Position Status: Currently vacant

Help keep our agronomy team—and our customers’ growing season—moving.

We are looking for an organized, dependable Agronomy Dispatcher to coordinate crop input deliveries and custom application services. You will work closely with customers, agronomy sales staff, drivers and equipment operators to ensure orders are accurate, schedules run smoothly and customers receive timely service.

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, including attractive base wage, pension plan, bonus eligibility, and company-paid health benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch fertilizer and crop protection application equipment, delivery trucks and operators.

• Plan daily work based on customer needs, field locations, weather, product availability and equipment capacity.

• Confirm work order details, including products, quantities, field maps, application instructions and delivery locations.

• Coordinate with sales staff and operators to ensure products and equipment are ready when needed.

• Keep customers and staff informed of schedules, delays and changes.

• Track job progress and adjust schedules as priorities or field conditions change.

• Maintain accurate dispatch, delivery and application records, and forward completed paperwork for billing.

• Monitor product availability and communicate inventory needs or shortages.

• Respond to customer questions and direct agronomic recommendations to the appropriate sales staff.

• Follow company safety procedures and report hazards, equipment concerns or order discrepancies promptly.

• Maintaining truck logs.

• Scheduling truck and equipment maintenance.

• Full utilization and optimization of our technology systems.

• Inventory counting and control.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispatching, logistics, customer service or agricultural operations is an asset.

• Knowledge of farming practices, fertilizer, crop protection products and application equipment is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Clear communication skills and a helpful, professional approach to customer service.

• Ability to manage several priorities and make practical decisions in a busy environment.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and strong aptitude for learning new operating systems, software apps, etc.

• Ability to read field maps and follow detailed work instructions.

• Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, during peak seasons.

• Agricultural education or related training is an asset; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Other Job Functions

• Assist with customer orders, data entry, inventory records and general office duties.

• Support other agronomy activities as needed and within your training.

• Complete required safety and job-related training.

Why Join Sunderland Co-op?

Be part of a team that supports local agriculture, values dependable service and offers opportunities to learn and grow.

How to Apply

Submit your resume by joining out Talent Community

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Sunderland Co-operative Inc. is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.