Senior Manager Commodity at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale, Arkansas

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Job Details:



SUMMARY:


This position will report to the Associate Director of Commodity Purchasing and manage the procurement and logistics of truck corn for Tyson's Eastern Feed Mills. This position will require someone who has a broad understanding of grain markets and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment. This position will have indirect management of two team members purchasing for the eastern feed mills.


Responsibilities Include:

• Managing the purchase to pay process for corn deliveries


• Supplying grain in the most cost-effective way for assigned feed mills


• Managing a P&L


• Promoting the Tyson LGS Program to maximize the effectiveness of the company's grain presence with local farmers


• Promoting Tyson LGS Sustain Program


• Managing and maintaining relationships with Feed mill managers


• Managing Inventory levels at assigned Feed Mills


• Developing and maintaining daily grain bid sheets


• Executing hedges related to forward purchases


• Resolution of customer/contract disputes


• Actively focus on customer relationships with vendors including producers, resellers, and brokers


• Coordinating truck deliveries with the rail team


• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of markets including rail values, truck freight rates and river values


• Innovative and critical thinking


• Helps develop and maintain Tyson presence while working to increase origination opportunities outside core regions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job such as Finance, Ag Business, or Economics.


• Experience: 5 plus years of related experience.


• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.


• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.


• Supervisory: Yes.


• Travel: 5 to 6 trips per year.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:



1ST SHIFT (United States of America)


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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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