Lead Parts Room Associate (A Shift) - Guymon, OK

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Lead Parts Room Associate opportunity in our Processing facility. The Parts Room Associate will be responsible for leading and performing various functions within the purchasing department for the mechanical distribution center including data entry, management of purchasing processes for stock and non-stock items, invoice resolution and analyzing inventory levels. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with vendors, management and operations.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the "Best Places to Work", representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create reports to analyze and verify all transactions are entered into the MRP system accurately and to resolve discrepancies
• Analyze inventory levels & transactions of items purchased to ensure reorder points are appropriate and economic order quantities are correct.
• Process all requisitions, generate purchase orders, submit to appropriate vendors, receive confirmation of price and delivery dates.
• Collaborate and assist warehouse/parts room/PPE departments with order picking, material handling, inventory reconciliation, and scheduled cycle counts
• Run daily reports ensure purchase orders are in the correct status
• Maintain required documentation for food safety compliance
• Maintain system data integrity, ensure entries follow defined nomenclature to support competitive sourcing events
• Analyze contracted supplier agreement pricing for accuracy
• Actively supports capital projects by obtaining quotes for competitive bidding and timely processing of approved projects into purchase orders
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with department leadership and vendors to ensure the position provides a high level of customer service and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or two to three years of procurement experience, including mathematics and ability to interpret varying units of measure
• Ability to lead a department and/or team
• Work experience in purchasing, materials management or other related field in a high volume, fast-paced work environment is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, advance Excel skills or similar application and MRP system experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, English required, bi-lingual a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions. Consistently working in an environment ranging from +35 to -20 degrees. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a level wear OSHA required hearing protection is required.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:

https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.