Value Chain Calf Supply Lead

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About the role

The Value Chain Calf Supply Lead will lead the enrollment of calves into the Beef Value Chain by developing strategic partnerships and supply pathways across the Young Animal segment. This role will partner closely with the Young Animal sales team, including Tech Leads, and will own DBX-related components of the Young Animal strategy, including DBX program growth, data management, compliance, and stakeholder relationships. The role will work closely with Animal Nutrition, Young Animal, Purina, cooperative partners, and other internal contributors to build supply, expand participation, and deliver value across the chain.

Ideal candidates will be located in Wisconsin, Eastern Minnesota, Northeast Iowa, Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana or Southern Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Identify calves, growers, and cooperatives for participation in the Beef Value Chain.
• Ensure onboarding of cattle and customers specific to nutritional programs, data capture, and contractual arrangements.
• Meet or exceed value chain enrollment expectations.
• Develop strategic relationships and partnerships across the Young Animal space.
• Collaborate with Purina and cooperative partners.
• Manage day-to-day operations of young animal supply, especially at the nursery.
• Identify, develop, and enroll new participants in the value chain.
• Contribute to strategies that strengthen competitive positioning and deliver value to all participants.

Requirements

• Four-year agriculture degree required.
• Five years of experience in the cooperative, dairy, or beef space.
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to build relationships across the value chain.
• Ability to travel 50% to 75%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Beef supply chain experience.
• Technical nutrition expertise.
• Advanced degree.

Pay

Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between $93,360 - $140,040. Target bonus is 12%. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

Benefits

Benefits for most full-time roles include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Education assistance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• A variety of well-being resources.

Most part-time employees are eligible for:

• Prorated PTO.
• Holiday pay.
• Employee development programs.
• Prorated education assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.