Job Title:  Distribution/Replenishment Manager

Location: Tupelo, MS

Our Company, Your Opportunity:    

JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs.  JBS Prepared Foods (formerly Swift Prepared Foods and Plumose) was acquired by JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods.  This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse.  This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world.  The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats.  This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality. 

Our Mission:

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Our Values:

Role:

The Distribution/Replenishment Manager is responsible for inventory levels and efficient replenishment of advance distribution, maintain quality and cost standards. Primary contact for third party warehouse.  Help ensure proper supply chain procedures and work with all departments so that product arrives in a timely manner to the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Recommend inventory, location and replenishment for multiple supply chains
• Organize / Forecast inventory by utilizing the MPS for bacon, ribs, deli hams, canned hams, and sliced meats.
• Manage, and assist, production planning within four categories: bacon, ribs, deli hams, canned hams and sliced meats.
• Understand production, warehousing and transportation costs
• Liaison between all departments to maintain proper supply chain flow.
• Supervision of one Distribution Coordinator

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to think quick, across multiple categories
• Effective planning, forecasting and coordinating
• Understanding of logistics
• Effective communicator
• Strong organizational skills
• Management skills
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office
• Prefer Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Business Logistics).  
• Prefer 2 – 3 Years of related experience in supply chain logistics roles.
• Problem solving skills
• Inventory and Distribution Management skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Collaboration skills
• Action oriented
• Drive for Results
• Leadership ability
• Project management skills
• A team player with a positive, can do attitude and agility to flex multiple work streams fluidly

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Complex, fast paced, and structured
• Professional office environment in warehouse
• Use of standard office equipment

If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careers

We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vets/Disability