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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:
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Are you an ambitious problem-solver who thrives on multitasking? If you're ready to make an impact, become part of Smithfield Foods, one of America's Top 25 Consumer Packaged Goods Companies!
Our Supply Chain team is looking for driven professionals to ensure our high-quality products reach customers and consumers seamlessly. Whether it's analyzing production metrics to align with market demand in Supply & Demand Planning, optimizing transportation through Logistics, or keeping grocery store shelves stocked with Direct Store Delivery, your contributions will be vital.
As a Supply Planner, you will play a key role in master production scheduling, overseeing finished goods, work-in-process inventory, excess stock, and obsolete inventory to ensure supply aligns with customer demand. You will drive strategic decisions that minimize distressed product risks while maintaining seamless inventory flow.
Your expertise will be critical in maintaining strong partnerships with manufacturing operations and plant schedulers to optimize stock levels. Using data-driven insights, you will establish critical system parameters for Target & Safety Stock settings, ensuring the right inventory is in the right place at the right time.
You will manage long-term capacity planning, overseeing data horizons of 26-52 weeks for production and labor resources. Additionally, you will balance available stock across the distribution network, driving operational efficiency while managing base and pre-build business situations.