Materials Specialist

Job Details:

Position title: Materials Specialist

Reports to: Materials Manager

Location: San Lorenzo Plant

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays an important role in our success. That's where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a Materials Specialist role.

Setting the table for your success:

At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we're committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!

Benefits include: medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 2 weeks paid vacation upon hire; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more! The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 annual.

SUMMARY: This position is part of our Prepared Foods division. Our Materials Specialist is to add value to the company's bottom line by managing all materials used at a complex including all aspects of that usage. This position is responsible to aid in scheduling production of products by evaluating reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain ingredient and material inventory control.

• Manage the procurement of goods and services.

• Provide all required information to other departments.

• Maintain and input required data into SAP BOM.

• Minimize or eliminate variances.

• Establish and maintain stocking levels.

• Arrange for and schedule freight.

• Coordinate shipments with plant needs considering economic order quantity.

• Maintain business relationships with suppliers.

• Manage the Purchase to Pay process.

• Organize, coordinate, track and sometimes manage projects.

• Support all Corporate Purchasing Policies.

• Work to improve cost and pounds produced.

• Track inbound loads of materials.

• Coordinate product testing.

• Ensure all products are run within the agreed code date specifications.

• May offer administrative support to DC.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Overtime as required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Accounting and or Logistics preferred.

• Experience: 2 years procurement or logistics preferred.

• Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications. Experience with SAP preferred.

• Communication Skills: Good verbal, math, and written communication skills.

• Travel: 1-12 plus trips per year.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing-Walking-25%, Sitting-75%.

• WORKING CONDITIONS: Working alone and with others.

• Must reside in the United States to be considered.

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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.

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