Jennie-O Manager- MRO, Housing and Inventory Control- Live Production

Hormel Foods•Willmar, MN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and managing business relationships with key Live Production suppliers, negotiating supplier agreements, optimizing inventory levels, and managing purchasing, inventory, and distribution processes for Live Production operations. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Agriculture, Operations Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, logistics, or related operations.
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Live Production or agricultural operations.
Experience managing supplier contracts and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Experience with company housing, property management, or facilities-related programs.
Advanced degree or professional certification in supply chain or operations management.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage business relationships with key Live Production suppliers in support of Live Production operations and Project Engineering teams.
Negotiate key supplier agreements and leverage company scale to secure preferred pricing and terms.
Utilize data systems to optimize inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory status and reporting.
Manage purchasing, inventory, and distribution processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures across Live Production operations.