Material Group Planner, Live Ops

Key Responsibilities

• Researches and recommends new policies and/or procedures related to procurement based on new and innovative changes in the industry.
• Maintains awareness of new products, vendors, technologies, and procedures developed within the industry to ensure the company remains competitive in all areas of material planning and purchasing.
• Implements and trains designated location on procurement policies and procedures. Audits periodically to ensure compliance.
• Reviews on hand stock, customer needs, vendor performance, production schedules and sales forecasts to identify material requirements to make informed decisions and adjust orders accordingly.
• Maintains optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Develops and maintains vendor relationships including addressing performance concerns and ensuring both parties are set up for success. Responsible for ensuring all issues are resolved in a timely manner without disruption to product distribution.
• Evaluates problems and finds and communicates resolutions organization-wide and with external vendors and customers.
• Identifies, evaluates, and recommends new vendors or utilizes an existing resource for new products. Collaborates cross-functionally to validate vendors for specific products.
• Directly negotiates pricing for finished goods and all ingredients, vendor agreements, and purchase orders.
• Requests and reviews vendor documentation of materials prior to purchase.
• Reviews all applicable project files and cost savings spreadsheets ensuring updates are documented and remain in compliance with all internal, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares spreadsheets and presentations utilized for forecasting, performance metrics, cost savings, bid preparation, month end reports, and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Facilitates communication between facilities, relevant information is gathered and shared for organizational awareness, problem resolution, and any corrective actions needed.
• Guides or participates in internal and external conference calls and meetings.
• Updates costing monthly based on new raw material prices or any changes that have impacted finished goods costs. Communicates cost to facility and internal customers.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all operational and food safety requirements.
• Cross-trains to provide support in other areas of purchasing as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.

Butterball Core Competencies

• About Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way.
• We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies: Safety First, Integrity, Stewardship, Enthusiastic Attitudes, Continuous Improvement.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of SAP computer systems.
• Manufacturing knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to effectively guide multiple processes through successful completion.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to foster relationships.
• Solid organization, coordination, negotiation, data accuracy, and facilitation skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, or a related field.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical requirements of the position may include standing, sitting, and walking for greater than 1/3 of the day and seldom to occasional lifting of less than 30 pounds.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Office and Plant work environments.
• Possibility of being exposed to varying conditions in the Plant setting, such as cold areas, warm areas, chemicals, loud noise levels, and other site conditions.
• Work in office environment revolves around use of telephones, personal computers, and printers.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Disclaimer

• We embrace equal opportunity employment.
• Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
• This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.

Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.