Category Sales Supply Chain Analyst - Fresh and Ready Meats (Eden Prairie, MN/Austin, MN/Willmar, MN)

CATEGORY SALES SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST – FRESH AND READY MEATS (EDEN PRAIRIE, MN/AUSTIN,MN/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.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy ® , SPAM ® , Hormel ® _ _ Natural Choice ® , Applegate ® , Wholly ® , Hormel ® _ _ Black Label ® , Columbus ® , Jennie-O® 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 one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, 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 .

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Category Sales Supply Chain Analyst – Fresh and Ready Meats coordinates with National Category Sales Managers (NCSMs) to connect sales forecasts with the supply chain IBP process. This position will provide analytical support to drive supply chain improvements that create value for both the customer and Hormel. This role will interface and work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Retail Sales, and NCSM teams.

• Responsible for developing and building forecasts while monitoring and reporting on accuracy and inventory changes (including S&OE Meetings and pre DCRs).
• Work closely with NCSM & Sales team members to understand key customer promotions & demand signal changes.
• Serve as the point person for sales and supply chain to optimize forecasting and mitigation of distressed inventory.
• Independently work cross-functionally across supply chain and sales teams to optimize overall supply
• Own inventory communication to Retail Sales inclusive of shortages (including management of the allocation process as needed) and distressed inventory.
• Manage SDCT booking system details including forecasts vs bookings vs orders, ensuring optimal weeks of supply needed while managing code dates.
• Collaborate with sales teams regarding discrepancies to ensure successful service levels during key time periods.
• Assemble and synthesize data from disparate sources including o9, HDS, Oracle (transportation, orders and invoices), and SDCT booking system tools to provide insights and recommendations that support good business decisions.
• Proactively manage inventory associated with new item launches as well as the item discontinuation process to ensure successful management of inventory levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of sales, logistics, analyst experience, or supply-chain related experience.
• Pattern of initiative and driving process improvement.
• Ability to proactively gather, interpret, and analyze data from multiple sources and take action.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred

• 5+ years of sales, logistics, analytics, or supply chain-related experience.
• Experience in various supply and supply chain systems including Mainframe, HDS, Oracle, o9.

LOCATION: Eden Prairie, MN/ Austin, MN / Willmar, MN

A comprehensive relocation package to the above areas will be offered, if required.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Category Sales Supply Chain Analyst role is between $86,725 - $121,425 per year , and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time

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 provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Requisition ID : 33328

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.