SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS MANAGER

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Supply Chain Operations Manager

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Supply Chain Operations Manager for JBS that reports to the corporate office in Greeley, Colorado.

Responsible Pilgrim’s Procurement support and associated financial analysis.  The position works closely with Pilgrim’s Procurement Managers, JBS Procurement, and Pilgrim’s Accounting regarding all Procurement activities.  Procurement activities include training, day-to-day execution, supplier compliance, workflow, cost and inventory reduction opportunities, open POs, GR/IR, and procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support for Procurement operations and related financial analysis across Pilgrim’s.
  • Partner closely with Procurement Managers, JBS Procurement, and Accounting teams to support procurement processes, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
  • Support all procurement activities, including employee training, supplier compliance, workflow management, cost and inventory reduction initiatives, purchase order management, and system improvements.
• Specific Duties
  • Train and onboard new employees on procurement processes, systems, and policies.
  • Review and analyze outline agreements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and optimization opportunities.
  • Monitor and support supplier compliance with company procurement standards and contractual requirements.
  • Manage and support Accounts Payable workflows, including review of open purchase orders (POs), Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) balances, and issue resolution.
  • Participate in and support procurement initiatives, including system transformations, supplier consolidation efforts, process automation, and reporting enhancements.
  • Collaborate with JBS Procurement and Operations teams to identify and implement cost-control, inventory reduction, and working capital improvement opportunities.
  • Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasting, and procurement-related financial analysis.
  • Ensure appropriate segregation of duties is maintained and internal controls are effective in safeguarding company assets.
  • Develop and maintain procurement reporting and analytics to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or related analytical roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in SAP or a comparable ERP system, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of procurement and Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, controls, and best practices.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, systems, and business applications.
• Working knowledge of financial controls, fiscal recordkeeping requirements, and internal control principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
• 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 $103,000-$132,000;
• 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.

The posted salary range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, tenure, internal equity, market data, and may vary accordingly.

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

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.