Senior Deployment Planner - Austin, MN or Willmar, MN

SENIOR DEPLOYMENT PLANNER - LOGISTICS – FLEXIBLE LOCATION (PREFERRED-AUSTIN, MN OR WILLMAR, MN)

About Hormel Foods — 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.  For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

This position reports to the Manager Deployment - Corporate Office.

Relocation is not eligible for this role. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person in this position:

• Deploys products to distribution centers in a timely manner to ensure all orders are filled.
• Ensures proper code date rotation and that inventory meets order code date restrictions.
• Aware of all inventory, where it is located, code dates, and where it must be to fill orders.
• Coordinates orders that are placed with copackers.  This includes submitting orders and coordinating transportation.
• Coordinates the direct shipment of product from Hormel plants and multiple Cold Storage facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Demonstrated ability to handle detail work accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to initiate appropriate action independently with minimal managerial supervision.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Ability to initiate appropriate action independently. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with operations, customer service, and transportation teams.

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  The base hiring pay range for this role is $19.25- $28.50, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. 

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, earned paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.