ASSOCIATE SUPERVISOR SUPPLY PLANNER / SUPERVISOR SUPPLY PLANNER I - CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN OR 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:

• Reviewing inventory positions against demand forecasts and developing production plans for internal plants and co-manufacturing partners with focus on 0–13-week execution timeframe. Production plans will provide best-in-class service levels, while delivering plant and system efficiency. Production plans will consider controlling any future distress sales potential.
• Communicate and execute these production plans to the plant schedulers, purchasing, and plant operations management.
• Have an executable knowledge of all production plants to provide best in class scheduling to maintain weeks of coverage while controlling plant and company costs.
• Partners with and creates a strong working relationship with co-manufacturing locations to provide or supplement of supply. 
• Partners with Demand Planning, Marketing and Operations to create tactical, mid-, and long-term production plans to support customer orders, optimize inventory, and material procurement strategies.
• Accountable for achievement of the company’s targeted customer service level results.
• Identify new items and ensure that each item is properly set up in the production planning systems. Will also be responsible to ensure that all special situations such as label change, promotional packaging, or other unique item situations are fully understood and planned.
• Assist with compiling, monitoring, and communicating recommendations during weekly S&OE planning meetings.
• Identifies and communicates supply driven potential short falls as well as capacity excess for additional tonnage to organizational leaders.
• Provide vacation/absence relief for supervisor and assist with special projects as needed that would include gathering data to support S&OE meetings.

Level of position will be determined based on experience and skillset. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent planning experience
• Ability to initiate appropriate action independently and efficiently
• Proven ability to multitask with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Detail focused; highly developed and demonstrated organizational ability
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills: ability to communicate with clarity and diplomacy with time sensitive/challenging issues
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, OP (Mainframe), WMS (AS400), Power Point, HDS, and ability to learn new end to end planning software
• 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 in supply chain management and/or 3 years of equivalent experience.

LOCATION: Austin, MN / Willmar, MN

A comprehensive relocation package to the above areas 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.