Sr Analyst Meat Procurement

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Job Summary: 

As the Pork Procurement Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for PO#/Placing 400+ million pounds of Pork Ham Muscles, Bellies, Sausage Materials, Butts, Sirloins, Cushions and Sandwich inputs annually.  In this position, you will assist in the responsibility for achieving organizational financial goals including cost savings and market advantage targets set annually. You will work closely and partner with Prepared Plants, Suppliers, Supply Chain, Production Scheduling, Traffic, LCF, and Tyson Claims. Provide marketing and commodity information to Tyson Prepared Business Units. Involved with R&D to meet all Pork quality requirements for prepared plants and are responsible for analyzing market factors and historical data to make correct purchasing decisions.  The Pork Meat Procurement Senior Manager position requires an in-depth understanding of the Pork commodity and supply chain category.  

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       Assist purchasing 400+ million pounds of Pork Materials annually 

·       Assist in managing freezer inventory and strategy       

·       Work with Buyer to implement cost savings initiatives and opportunities

·       Analyzes market factors, transportation cost, and historical data to optimize purchasing decisions and increase market advantage 

·       When called upon to coordinate with stakeholders including Prepared Business units, LCF, suppliers, production, scheduling, R&D, Supply Chain, and distribution to ensure financial goals are met 

·       Performs analysis for weekly least cost and monthly consensus forecasting 

·       Addresses and resolves issues related to material quality, price, and on-time delivery

·       Continually manages and supports supplier relations

·       Reports market history and pricing for Tyson Prepared business units 

·       Manage PO’s in SAP and orders in ORP system. Manage pricing, delivery dates, order changes, product age requirements, account payables, freezer program, and prepare plant’s weekly requisitions. 

Requirements: 

·       Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Agriculture related field

·       Experience: 2+ years of relevant school and/or work experience in analyzing market factors, historical data, purchasing, and sales. Meat commodity experience is a plus.

·       Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills

·       Technical: Experience using SAP system, Tyson Fresh Meats ORP, and Excel 

·       Special Skills: Highly collaborative team member with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external organizations. Previous supervisory experience a plus. 

A resume is required to be considered.

Requisition is not taking sponsorships.

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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