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PURCHASING PLANT MANAGER - JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE - WILLMAR AVE PLANT (WILLMAR, MN)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for inventory dollars, inventory turns, and inventory accuracy.

• Utilizes materials requirements planning (MRP), Oracle and EAMS to purchase supplies.

• Manages and approves plant purchase requisitions and purchase orders for direct supplies.

• Manages and approves purchase requisitions for indirect supplies, MRO, and services.

• Supervises all Purchasing Department employees. Areas include the supply storeroom and mechanical storeroom and corporate purchasing.

• Provides customer services to our internal and external customers. Resolves supplier issues, purchases order issues, production & planning issues, accounts payable issues and others.

• Leads supplier negotiations at the plant level.

• Coordinates expedites daily to meet late production demands, or late customer demands.

• Utilizes Supplier Quality Management (SQM) to communicate delivery, administrate, and quality issues.

• Obtains supply and supplier documents (such as supply approvals and guarantee letters) as necessary.

• Maintains valid data in purchasing software.

• Through leadership, development of competencies

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Record of successful experience in purchasing, supply chain, operations, or a related field

• Strong pattern of initiative and achievement

• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills

• Proven problem-solving, decision-making and negotiation skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident or have the authorization to work in the United States

• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

• Functional knowledge and understanding of the following computer/software programs: Financial Systems Software (Oracle) and EAMS

• Functional knowledge of MRP systems

• Experience managing large teams both directly and remotely

LOCATION: Willmar, MN

A comprehensive relocation package to the Willmar, MN area will be offered, if required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel may be necessary 10% of the time.

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation.

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Requisition ID : 24590

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.