Job Summary

Determine the quantity and order date for raw and packaging materials needed to support the master production schedule. Initiate supplier schedules and/or material releases. Troubleshoot supplier quality and service issues. Participates and supports ConAgra's SAP Best Practice Group. In event of this person absence, coverage will be provided.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the scheduling and purchasing of raw materials, packaging and commodities from various suppliers
• Ensure the production facility has adequate materials on hand while maintaining established inventory levels.
• Work with corporate purchasing to provide future requirements based on production outlook to support long range buying tactics.
• Keep corporate buyers informed about vendor relations and any supply issues
• Oversee inventory of ingredients, packaging and commodities, managing risk of obsolescence versus supply shortage
• Manage material version changes and run outs.
• Coordinate material requirements for new product rollouts.
• Facilitate supplier quality and service improvement efforts.
• Resolve vendor invoice discrepancies.
• Work closely with inbound transportation to ensure timely and cost effective delivery.
• Coordinate transfer of packaging and ingredients between plants to ensure no interruption to supply chain or production.
• Administer corporate contract agreements regarding order quantities, price breaks, lead times and transportation.
• Provide timely information and reports to the Supply Planner.
• Troubleshoot daily quantity issues.
• Works with suppliers/vendors to obtain appropriate certifications (i.e. Kosher).
• Maintain vendor relations through one-on-one meetings, attending seminars/conferences, etc.
• Facilitate Materials reviews to include: evaluation of major components, lead-times, development of service level agreements and review of costs to targets.
• Support SAP Best Practice team
• Responsible for leading and driving improvements in the Raw/Pack and WIP work streams within LSC team.
• Facilitate and drive meetings and functions well within a multi-functional team.
• Performs data maintenance of inventory control systems used to track the status of purchase orders, inventory levels, and production requirements.
• Serve as back-up for the Supply Planner position.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)/production purchasing experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Must have strong PC skills with the ability to work with various applications and Microsoft Office. SAP knowledge.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical information in mathematical and/or narrative form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and follow through on projects and jobs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Ability to troubleshoot problems
• Ability to mentor and train others
• Sound working knowledge of floor operations and corresponding systems
• Travel, as required (< 25% of the time).

Physical Requirements

You wil be required to stand and walk. You are occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity.Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye , Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.