Job Description

The Feed Ingredient Purchasing Planner is based in our Goldsboro, NC location and works closely with various department personnel. Daily tasks include the procurement and payment of feed ingredient goods and services. This role is responsible for developing and executing purchase requests for multiple feed mills by monitoring inventories, projecting ingredient needs, obtaining price quotes from suppliers, and computer entry of order data. Responsibilities include contacting suppliers to schedule truck and rail deliveries, monitoring active shipments including problem resolution due to shortages and delays.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

·Will work closely with feed mill personnel to monitor weekly ingredient usage and inventory to ensure that proper raw materials are ordered for production planning purposes.

·Monitors daily inventory levels to identify feed mill and purchasing needs.

·Contact vendor and prepare purchase order based on projected ingredient need.

·Match supplier invoices and liaise with AP to ensure timely payment of vendor invoices.

·Provide contract/receipt/payment related issue resolution, both internal and external.

·Pull and file PO, shipment, receipt, and payment paperwork as needed.

·Work closely with feed mill staff to track orders to ensure timely delivery including problem resolution with provider for inbound trucks, rail and transload. 

·Enter and maintain purchasing data in computer systems.

·Follow-up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm pricing and scheduling changes.

·Assist Vendors with the vendor approval/registration process.

·Be able to work weekends and holidays in rotation as needed.

·Be able to receive cellphone calls after hours as needed.

·Participate in month end reconciliation and annual audits.

·Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

·Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·Prioritizes projects, time efficiently and plans work activities; uses and develops realistic action plans.

·Accounts Payable Functions required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

·Communicate Effectively

·Problem Solving

·Prioritizing and Organizing Daily and Weekly Workload

·Flexible to changing priorities

·Collaborative

·Accountable with a high degree of accuracy

·Accepting Direction

·Attendance and Punctuality

·Detailed Oriented

·Following Policies and Procedures

·Interacting with People at Different Levels and Skill Sets

·Being able to think ahead to anticipate issues

·Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

·Team player

·Interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with others in an objective and cooperative manner.

·Advanced organizational skills

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.

·Must be proficient using email, texting, phones, cell phones, and office equipment.

Education and Experience

·Associate level degree in business or accounting, or equivalent professional experience, with a level of knowledge that includes work experience, alternative education, and/or training certification.

·At least three to five years of experience in purchasing/procurement, AP, or AR.

·Clerical and/or Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.

·Good understanding of supply chain procedures. 

·Effective computer, internet, and telephone skills.

·Experience with SAP, MTech or similar systems.

·Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

·Using Computers and Technology

·Math proficiencies.

Physical Requirements

·Required to sit frequently.

·Required to stand frequently.

·Required to talk and hear constantly.

·Required to bend occasionally.

·Required to occasionally lift or carry 30 lbs. or less.

·Required to use hands constantly.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified.Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Butterball, LLC is and equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or other protected status under applicable law.