JBS USA Columbia , MO 65201
Posted 2 weeks ago
Procurement Analyst
Scope:
The Procurement Analyst will report to the Procurement Manager with a dotted line to the Plant Manager. The position will be responsible for optimizing the supply chain purchasing of all packaging, ingredients, services, supplies, and MRO parts. The Procurement Analyst handles all administrative tasks surrounding the purchasing of the materials mentioned above. The Analyst will work with facility managers and supervisors to ensure timely delivery of materials to facilities. The Analyst will work with suppliers to ensure timely, full delivery of orders. The Analyst will work with R&D to source new material and ingredients.
Responsibilities:
Ensures delivery of requested materials from JBS Prepared Foods schedulers, planners, and requisitions
Ensures Prompt input of purchase orders and changes to purchase orders
Confirm all Purchase order in SAP within 48 hours
Ensures optimization of SAP to improve purchase process and accurate financial record documentation
Develop positive relationships with suppliers and keep in close contact regarding orders, market conditions, and trends
Work with JBS Global Procurement team on projects and cost savings programs
Assist in any claims process:
Ensure timely resolution of plant-initiated claims with suppliers
Identify chronic quality issues and trigger problem-solving
Work with the Finance team to resolve block invoice issues
Recommend to the Procurement Manager - optimal supply chain for back-end of overall supply chain system including, but not limited to, optimal mix of suppliers for all packaging, ingredients, and supplies
Work with the Plant Manager and the Finance team to reduce inventory levels to improve FCF while maintaining plant efficiency
Help process requisitions at the plant level
Process AP issues with SAP Workflow
Work with plant management to improve overall purchasing processes for facilities
Processes product claims with suppliers, brokers, and plants to an agreeable resolution and reimbursement for issues dealing with packaging and ingredients
Skills and Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
3+ years of supply chain experience, or equivalent education, in purchasing, sales, planning, logistics, or manufacturing with financial responsibility.
Superior analytic capacity and problem-solving skills
SAP or other ERP system in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Experience in a manufacturing company with broad knowledge of operations, distribution, and sales
Self-starter, driven individual focused on continuous improvement
Skilled negotiator
Excellent team-oriented approach is critical
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Superior project management skills
Knowledge of purchasing, selling, scheduling, and production planning of perishable food products desired
Demonstrated capacity to lead successful negotiations
Demonstrated capacity to work with teams
This position will interact with the following stakeholders:
Suppliers
Government agencies /USDA
Freight, warehousing, suppliers
Suppliers, vendors, strategic partners
Human Resources, Accounting, and Logistics
Scheduling and Sales
Category Managers
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:
Plant working environment
Food manufacturing operations environment
Office Setting
EOE/Vets/Disability
JBS USA