Cattle Procurement Analyst I

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Cattle Procurement Analyst I for JBS Regional Beef that reports on site at our Imperial office Omaha, Nebraska.
 

The cattle procurement analyst plays a critical role in supporting the wagyu cattle procurement team by handling a broad range of daily accounting, data management, reporting, and communication tasks. Primary duties span five key functional areas: cattle cost and lot tracking, harvest data management, accounts payable, feedyard communications, and cattle producer communications. To succeed in this role, strong accuracy and exceptional attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities:

• This is a full-time position; consistent attendance at the office is required.
• Understand and support daily operations related to cattle production and procurement.
• Calculate incoming cattle costs and enter feed bills into designated cattle tracking software.
• Maintain and update producer files, monitor cattle and bull costs, participate in cattle forecasting meetings, and oversee agreement tracking.
• Assist with implementing and training on new protocols or efficiency initiatives as directed by upper management.
• Enter approved feeder cattle and bull purchase accounts payable into accounting software, process payments, and track documentation.
• Review, track, and enter feed bills and invoices for itemized charges; process payments accordingly.
• Maintain cattle lot records both in files and on spreadsheets.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities for cattle and bull tracking.
• Track, organize, and ship cattle DNA samples as required.
• Monitor Beef Checkoff payments and enter them into accounts payable software.
• Create, invoice, ship, and manage bull leases with JBS cattle producers.
• Communicate with feedyards to collect and review harvest taglists and affidavits on a weekly basis.
• Relay ownership information for cattle lots scheduled for harvest and send supporting documents to the packing plant prior to processing.
• Collect and report harvest data and process carcass images.
• Review, enter, and update taglists in cattle tracking spreadsheets.
• Review feeder and fat cattle pricing sheets prepared by Cattle Buyers.
• Work with Cattle Buyers and feedyard employees to transfer feeder cattle from grow yards to finish yards, assisting with and tracking all necessary documentation.
• Verify cattle costs and prepare invoices for selling feeder cattle from CPS to designated ownership groups.
• Collect information and assist with setting up and tracking producer vendor numbers with the corporate accounting department.
• Perform supportive duties such as answering telephone calls, responding to correspondence, reconciling information, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, data entry, and other general clerical tasks.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with team members and others in the organization. Engage professionally with customers and suppliers as needed.
• Answer phone calls professionally and respond promptly. Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise, under management direction.
• Communicate with JBS-approved feedyard employees to gather necessary information for maintaining current cattle files.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree in accounting, agricultural business, or a related field.
• Experience in cow-calf production and/or cattle feeding management is preferred, but not required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in PC skills, including Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and Word.
• Experience with QlikSense, SAP, or data analysis is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to enter a high volume of data efficiently and accurately.
• Exceptional listening, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate written and verbal information professionally.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality, with conscientious work habits.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and effectively manage time.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Adaptable and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Capable of working collaboratively in a team setting, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with various beef products and the beef industry is a plus.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

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-$65,000;
• 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; and
• 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 states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states 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: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite 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, including disability/vets

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