Career Foundation Program: Business & Supply Planning

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Be Well programs

Training and professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. offers a Career Foundation Program Associate – Business that combines hands-on business management and supply planning. The 18–24 month rotations expose recent graduates to multiple company operations while senior leaders and mentors guide development.

You’ll help manage profitability, lead forecasting with demand and supply teams, and collaborate with marketing, R&D, and operations to meet customer demand and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness or related field; or current student with anticipated graduation before start date.
• High level of professionalism and strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing profitability of a specific category (e.g., bacon, ham, pork).
• Execute the annual business plan and manage P&L for an assigned product group/brand.
• Lead forecasting with demand and supply planning teams; collaborate with marketing and R&D on new products.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Agribusiness

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. offers a Career Foundation Program Associate – Business that combines hands-on business management and supply planning. The 18–24 month rotations expose recent graduates to multiple company operations while senior leaders and mentors guide development.

You’ll help manage profitability, lead forecasting with demand and supply teams, and collaborate with marketing, R&D, and operations to meet customer demand and drive growth.