Feed Procurement Specialist at Schwartz Farms

POSITION: Feed Procurement Specialist ACCOUNTABILITY: Feed Procurement SupervisorSTATUS: Exempt As directed provide feed management for the system by acting as a liaison between the feed department production sites Independent Contractor Producers and internal and external feed mills. Position will also provide support to different departments such production records and marketing.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Specifically the Feed Procurement Specialist is responsible for the following activities:Feed ManagementAct as a liaison between the feed department production sites Independent Contractor Producers and the feed mills to build a strong positive operating network.Obtain feed bin level readings and electronic feed bin scale/sensor readings remotely via Feed Allocation System on a scheduled or as-needed basis.Process feed orders per Company procedures via Feed Allocation System.Set-up and management of Sow and Gilt Developer feed budgets.Determine the timing of feed orders and deliveries.Minimize ASAP orders and redundant delivery scheduling.Minimize delivery cost by optimizing truck capacities.Rations and Feed MedicationsEnsure feed medications and ration protocols are followed and correct rations are delivered.Communicate with Logistics and Marketing if medication withdrawals conflict with anticipated shipping dates.Generate and monitor feed budgets and medication withdrawals.Ensure proper communication amongst feed department staff regarding feed medication protocols by the various pig flows.Feed Allocation System Records ManagementUtilize and/or modify pig groups for computing feed budgets and order placements.Enter initial information into pig groups including start date inventory & weights; communicate necessary information to production records personnel.Provide ending pig group closeout feed budget information for accounting personnel.Report any Feed Allocation System issues and discrepancies to Supervisor of Feed Procurement.The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain a clean and safe working environmentAdvocate and engage in SFIs animal welfare policy including promoting animal well-being remedying circumstances which impede animal care and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse Additional duties may be assigned as they ariseWORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTPosition is typically 7-4 M-F but may involve non-standard business hoursQUALIFICATIONSProfessional courteous and excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skillsService-oriented Strong computer experience including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and OutlookDetail-oriented and strong organizational skillsAnalytical mathematical orientedDemonstrate independent problem-solving skillsPREFFERED QUALIFICATIONSFeed ordering experience and/or swine production experience Required Experience:IC Key Skills Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Employee Evaluation,HR Sourcing,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Federal Aviation Regulations,Contract Management,Supplier Management,negotiation,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1