Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate - Grain and Ingredient Procurement
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate to explore career options through a function-specific rotation, providing an opportunity to learn about various aspects of the company's operations while contributing to departmental goals.
Responsibilities
- Grain origination and merchandising
- Grain and ingredient supply chain and logistics
- Grain and ingredient operations
- Grain export
- Cooperation with feed manufacturing and animal nutrition
- Grain and ingredient quality assurance
- Grain accounting
- Marketing and customer relations
- Commodities risk management
- Performs other duties as defined by manager
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester
- Ability to relocate one to two times during rotation if needed
- Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to self-manage his/her time from remote locations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Travel up to 15-25% of time. Periodic overnight travel required
- Currently authorized to work in the U.S
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Benefits
- Relocation Package Available
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