Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Business Track (2025 & 2026 Graduates)

Responsibilities

• Business Management:
• Assist in managing the profitability of a specific category, such as bacon, ham, or fresh pork
• Execute the annual business plan, including managing the profit/loss for an assigned product group/brand
• Act as a liaison between operations, sales, and marketing functions
• Lead forecasting efforts with demand and supply planning teams
• Develop and maintain documentation for retail pricing and promotion for product groups
• Manage trade spending targets and day-to-day P&L and volume plans
• Participate in field trade planning meetings and provide brand training to the sales team
• Collaborate with Marketing and R&D on new products and cost savings initiatives
• Monitor the marketplace for pricing opportunities
• Supply Planning:
• Create finished goods plans to support customer orders, forecasted demand, and inventory requirements
• Establish critical inventory parameters, such as Target & Safety Stock settings
• Collaborate with manufacturing operations and plant schedulers to manage stock levels
• Interact with demand management, manufacturing, quality, warehousing, and transportation teams
• Measure, analyze, and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to KPIs
• Identify and address material shortages, develop action items, and follow up on issues
• Manage long-term capacity status, weekly category KPI updates, product shortage reporting, and ad-hoc daily information flow
• PROGRAM DETAILS
• 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.
• WHAT WE'RE SEEKING
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Agribusiness or related field; or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation prior to the start date
• H igh level of professionalism
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• High standards of accuracy
• Travel up to 1 0 % of the time , with p eriodic overnight travel required
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT
• Work experience in a team-based environment within manufacturing or supply chain .
• Experience with SAP and its related supply chain applications.
• Strong self-motivation and organization schools
• Strong inter

Benefits

Additional Information

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU 'LL BRING As a Career Foundation Program Associate - Business, you will gain hands-on experience in both business management and supply planning. This is your chance to work with diverse teams, drive sales growth, and ensure our products meet customer demand. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our company, and you'll love the dynamic, collaborative environment we offer.

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