Associate Customer Supply Chain Analyst

Associate Customer Supply Chain Analyst

Hormel Foods Corporation

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS - Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Columbus®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for the 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement - Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ - to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and https://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

We are seeking a December 2022 grad to start in January of 2023 to start in this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Associate Customer Supply Chain Analyst works with the Supply Chain Development Manager to ensure customer supply chain expectations are met cost effectively. This position will provide analytical support to drive supply chain improvements to create beneficial outcomes for both the customer and Hormel. This role with interface and work cross functional with supply chain and retail sales team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position will be responsible for developing, building, monitoring and reporting on Customer Supply Chain scorecard results for Focus and Core customers. The incumbent may support front line sales for Core and Base at Top 2 Top meeting/joint business plans or other high level customer appointments with supply chain insights and recommendations as prioritized with the Supply Chain Development Manager.
• Serve as the point person for Core and Base customers to resolve repetitive customer service issues and identify/pursue customer savings opportunities. Works cross functionally across supply chain and sales teams to optimize and to improve Hormel supply chain efficiency and value for customer.
• Pulls together data from disparate sources including mainframe, transportation, claims, orders, invoices, high radius to provide insights which support good business decisions related to the supply chain for focus and core customers. These insights include support of preferred vendor negotiations, rebalancing of customer supply chain networks.
• This position will also help the Supply Chain Development Manager to proactively address retail wide customer service issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level of position offered, either Senior Supply Chain Analyst or Supply Chain Analyst, will be determined based on candidates skills and experience.

Required

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field. Graduating in December of 2022
• A pattern of initiative and driving improvement.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organizational skills and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing disparate sources of data.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

LOCATION:

Austin, MN. Relocation assistance to the Austin, MN area will be provided.

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.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel may be necessary 10% of the time

For immediate consideration, send 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.