DISTRIBUTION PLANNER

Distribution Planner

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Distribution Planner to join our Transportation team here at Pilgrim’s in Greeley, CO! This person will be responsible for processing all shipping and receiving transactions between our production plants and our external distribution network. This person plays a key role in the success of our business and is a pivotal part of our supply chain team.

Responsibilities:

• Plans product distribution by item to cold storages based off demand, optimization, and rotation
• Review daily shortage reports to ensure customer demand is covered
• Provide plants with daily product distribution plans
• Create stock transfers to maintain safety stock levels at our external distribution centers across the US
• Partners with other internal departments and distribution centers to ensure the timely and precise movement of our stock transfers and sales orders
• Process all shipping and receiving transactions between our production plants and our external distribution network
•  Maintains real time inventory accuracy and traceability between SAP and third-party WMS systems
•  Invoices external warehouses for damage claims and cycle count adjustments

Qualifications:

• 2 years of Inventory Control or Distribution Planning experience preferred
• College Degree in Supply Chain, Business or similar field is preferred
• Experience with MS Office Suite - Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Intermediate excel skills
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $55,000-$57,000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim’s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

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