Hog Procurement Business Coordinator

Smithfield Foods • Tar Heel, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Hog Procurement Business Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the Livestock Procurement Department through a variety of administrative and operational tasks that keep the team running smoothly. From managing data entry and purchasing to assisting with day-to-day business operations, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your organizational skills and attention to detail make a real impact. This role is ideal for a motivated and adaptable professional who thrives on multitasking, enjoys working behind the scenes to support a larger mission, and is eager to grow within a vital area of the agricultural industry.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years of relevant experience, required.
• Extensive knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software
• Knowledge and/ or interaction with livestock procurement procedures/ personnel to understand live animal transportation documentation.

Nice To Haves

• USDA Bonded, preferred.
• National Pork Board's Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certification and Truckers Quality Assurance Certification, preferred.
• Strong communication and people skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work with a diverse team, build strong relationships, and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily work assignments and manage time wisely.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, and approachable.

Responsibilities

• Training & Certification Management: Work with department staff to prepare training materials and ensure all training and certifications are up to date and properly maintained.
• Maintain the employee training matrix, including both department-specific and company-wide training information.
• Maintain Hog Procurement licenses, including compliance-related certifications such as USDA Weighmaster licenses.
• Administrative & Data Management: Perform daily data entry and verification using department systems such as SAP, HRA applications, SDI, and Pork Checkoff databases.
• Maintain and manage inventory of all department supplies.
• Track and report key procurement data, including specialty programs, department KPIs, non-ambulatory tracking, and hot scale data.
• Provide procurement information to other departments, including Corporate, Safety, HR, and Food Safety.
• Supplier Scheduling & Compliance: Ensure supplier schedules are submitted, approved, and aligned with PVP (Process Verified Program) requirements.
• Maintain close relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth delivery coordination.
• Verify farm delivery schedules for accuracy and compliance with the approved supplier list and PQA+/TQA certifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to HRA and paperless scheduling, especially during check-in or as reported by dispatch.
• Communication & Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly and regularly with team members and management to ensure alignment and smooth operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support the needs and goals of the Livestock Procurement team.
• Complete special assignments and projects as assigned by the Livestock Procurement team.
• Provide customer service and problem-solving support to employees, producers, and support teams by resolving questions and concerns.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees