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Hormel Foods

Purchasing Manager

Hormel Foods, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208

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Overview $91,725.00/yr - $128,425.00/yr base pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

PLANT PURCHASING MANAGER – SKIPPY (LITTLE ROCK, AR)

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.

Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, 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, and has received various awards for corporate responsibility and community service. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.

Responsibilities

Manages the operations of the Buying & Planning Department as well as Warehouse and Distribution.

Oversees the operation of all raw materials, packaging, storeroom and warehouse activities including palletizers, shipping of finished goods, logistics and unloading of peanuts, receiving of packaging and raw materials and cycle counts.

Manages plant production planning, capacities, scheduling, and material planning of packaging and raw materials.

Manages the supply inventory to support the production schedule in order to balance operational needs and the sales forecast demands.

Orders, schedules, and manages fresh product, direct supplies and packages and maintains valid data in purchasing software.

Manages and approves plant purchase requisitions and purchase orders for direct supplies and indirect supplies, including MRO and services.

Controls inventory dollars, inventory turns, and inventory accuracy and assists the accounting department with the supply cycle count process.

Manages supplier invoice approvals by verifying accuracy, adjusting as needed and corresponding with AP as necessary.

Manages shipping department to ensure all orders are being met.

Manages finished products by checking cooler inventory and product locations for accuracy and provides customer services to internal and external customers.

Qualifications Required

4+ years 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.

Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred

Functional knowledge and understanding of Financial Systems Software (Oracle), AS/400, ADP, EAM (Asset Management) and MFGPro.

Location Little Rock, AR

A comprehensive relocation package to the Little Rock, AR area will be offered if needed.

Travel 10% of the time

Benefits Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, and more.

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

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 provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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