Claims Director

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Claims & Deductions Director to join our Beef division at our Corporate office in Greeley, Colorado. In this role, you will find resolutions to complex notifications of discrepancies that may be reported by customers, truck lines, plant personnel, sales, field reps, customer service, etc. These notifications may be in regard to product, truck line, freezer, invoicing, or AP/AR discrepancies. In this role, you will make decisions to mitigate losses for JBS in an efficient and effective manner while being able to sustain good relationships with all parties. You will be able to aide parties in making decisions, support the team in solving complex issues involving multiples parties, report to senior management on claims and deductions data and prepare recommendations in order to reduce JBS exposure. Our ideal candidate must have analytical and technical abilities as it pertains to reporting and data analysis. You must be able to be fair and stay focused on the facts of the claim or deduction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 14 to optimal performance.
• Create and achieve KPI goals for claims and deductions team.
• Report and analyze claim data in order to reduce claims. (Data Analyst experience a plus)
• Process and close claims. Review bills in need of payment as a result of claims.
• Reconcile the AR system to Esker.
• Maintain the claims annual report and make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide training for sales team or plant team on claim/deductions procedures.
• Update claim policy for carriers and customers as needed.
• Follow all Standard Operation Procedures in determining the liability of claims.
• Review legal documentation and determine if the parties involved have provided the required information to process a claim.  Aid in any litigation of claims.
• Update and maintain approval levels for all claims.
• Enter claims in Esker to be processed, work in Excel, ECS, and several other programs.
• Know the plant process, accounts receivable process, accounts payable process, and many other functions of the beef team to mitigate losses quickly.
• Keep detailed records and accounts of all claims, deductions and DSO.
• Communicate the JBS policy to appropriate parties, including USDA, outside adjusters, sales, customer service, carriers, insurance agencies, attorneys etc.
• Resolve issues and respond to communications quickly.
• Present data and recommendations to executive team.
• Work with IT in regard to program development and functionality.
• Review carrier documentation and ensure fulfillment of contractual requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in CIS, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or Business strongly preferred, or equivalent claims experience.
• Excellent phone, computer, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Extremely organized.
• Self-driven to learn and adapt quickly.
• 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 $90,000-$105,000; and
• 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 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 a 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 provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and 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/Vets/Disability

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.