Plant Material Manager Beef

Cargill, Incorporated; Schuyler (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Material Manager to lead a dynamic team in managing material inventories for production. This role is crucial for ensuring that materials are sourced effectively and align with production schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in material requirements planning and inventory management, along with proven leadership skills. Join a company committed to nourishing the world sustainably while making a significant impact in the food industry. This opportunity offers a chance to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful projects that touch lives globally.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related work experience in material requirements planning.
• Experience with inventory systems and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team for material inventory planning.
• Ensure alignment of materials with production plans.

Skills

Material Requirements Planning

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Equivalent Experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Plant Material Manager Beef will lead and develop our team that plans, schedules and handles material inventories needed for production. We seek a seasoned professional who will direct, advise and make decisions on all major material requirements planning activities for a medium-sized team with medium or high impact on working capital.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and publish material requirements planning metrics targets.
• Provide support and direction to ensure materials are sourced in alignment with the master production plan.
• Provide support and advice to ensure appropriate data and inputs are used for material requirements planning.
• Support team in handling material inventories to target levels and managing exceptions.
• Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of related work experience
• Experience with inventory systems, for exampleSAP

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of seven years of experience with at least three in material requirements planning, supply and inventory planning, master production planning or production scheduling
• Two years of supervisory experience

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet