Materials Specialist - 1st Shift - Bowling Green, KY
Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Job Details:

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a Materials Specialist.

Setting the table for your success: At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That is why we are committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!

Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; vacation, 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!

SUMMARY: This position is to add value to the company s bottom line by managing all materials used at a complex including all aspects of that usage. This position is responsible for scheduling production of products by evaluating reports to determine the amount of work-in-process WIP product that needs to be brought in to meet the schedule needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain supply ingredient and material inventory control.
• Supply Chain Logistics for inbound and outbound materials.
• Manage the procurement of goods and services.
• Provide all required information to other departments.
• Plan and maintain operational budget.
• Maintain and input required data into SAP BOM MMG that relate to materials purchase.
• Receipt and material issues.
• Minimize or eliminate variances.
• Identify and verify systematic material process flows for accuracy, correcting any out-of-scope processes
• Manage personnel that are responsible for procurement, receiving, and inventory controls for the plant
• Establish and maintain stocking levels.
• Maintain visibility and the ability to report and track freight expenses.
• Arrange for and schedule freight, coordinate shipments with inventory management, production scheduling, plant maintenance needs, and economic order quantity.
• Maintain business relationships with suppliers.
• Order materials quantities that meet production needs.
• Manage the Purchase to Pay process.
• Organize, coordinate, track, and sometimes manage projects.
• Plan and maintain operational budgets.
• Cooperate and support all Corporate Purchasing policies.
• Coordinate with all levels of management.
• Track and review all inbound loads.
• Evaluate new products and discuss new processes.
• Coordinate priorities, time frames, changes, and product testing with corporate.
• Monitor inventory levels of all raw material and ingredients, ordering as needed
• Ensure all products are run within the agreed code date specifications.
• Ensure all vendor shipping locations get accurate shipping instructions
• Other duties as assigned
• Overtime as required

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Minimum 3 years of expierence in logistics or related field

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Economics Accounting and or Logistics preferred. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications, Tyson business computer systems (SAP, MMG, BOM, and PPS)

Communication Skills: Good verbal math and written communication skills.

Travel: 1-12 plus trips year

Physical Requirements may include: Standing 90%; Sitting 10%, Lifting - 20 to 70 pounds - this is done multiple times throughout the day every day. Pushing - 20 to 100 pounds- this is done multiple times throughout the day every day. This consists of moving supplies and products around the plant and kitchens on carts. Pulling - 20 to 100 pounds - this is done multiple times throughout the day every day. This consists of moving supplies and products around the plant and kitchens on carts. Walking - It is approximately 100 yards from our kitchen to the pilot plant. Our techs may walk these 5 to 10 times a day. They are on the move all the time. Stairs 5-10 times per day a flight of 7 steps; Stairs 1-5 times per day a flight of 21 steps. Other duties as assigned.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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