Sr Procurement Project Analyst at Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Procurement Analysis, Raw Material Transitions, Obsolescence Management, Supply Chain Planning, Graphics Transitions, Regulatory Compliance, Cost Minimization, Scenario Planning, SAP, Excel, Interpersonal Skills, Cross-functional Teamwork, Communication, Problem-Solving, Leadership

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Company Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participant in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description JOB SUMMARY As a Sr Procurement Project Analyst, you will be responsible for managing raw material transitions and runouts, minimizing obsolescence exposure, and reporting out status and timing to leadership for maintenance projects. In this role, you will partner with Operations, Buyers, Regulatory, and Supply Planning to ensure the execution of graphics transitions, regulatory driven packaging changes, and reformulations impacting the entire supply chain at the lowest possible cost. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Create scoping documents for new projects by engaging cross functional team members Lead project meetings to review progress, outstanding tasks, and decisions Collaborate with corporate buyers to scenario plan last time buys and effective date changes Maintain overall obsolescence exposure for maintenance project portfolio providing visibility to leadership Communicate project updates and obsolescence risk to leadership and cross functional partners Prioritize projects and communicate urgency to drive results Complete weekly reporting for material transitions and support files Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc.), walk, stand for extended periods of time, and repetitive use of hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. The position involves exposure to the odor and possible contact with food products, spices, and sauces. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience 3 + years of experience in executing, managing or leading purchasing or procurement analysis Manufacturing experience required along with deep knowledge of SAP Strong interpersonal skills essential to effectively drive results Advanced level of proficiency in Excel Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding 3 + years of experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams Ability to handle multiple tasks with a sense of urgency, drive and energy Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management Must demonstrate effective leadership and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications Masters Degree 3 + years of experience in executing, managing or leading purchasing or procurement analysis in a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) company Experience working with supply chain solutions, software and systems is beneficial Additional Information The salary range for this role is $80,000 – $95,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY: Jack Link’s is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Sub-Department: Procurement Department: Operations Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 95000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Project Analyst will manage raw material transitions and runouts, minimize obsolescence exposure, and report project status to leadership for maintenance projects. This involves partnering with Operations, Buyers, Regulatory, and Supply Planning to execute graphics transitions, packaging changes, and reformulations across the supply chain at the lowest possible cost.