Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Hog Logistics, the incumbent has direct accountability for planning hog production cycles, livestock driver and transportation schedules while co-ordinating and communicating with the business to execute the planned movements.

A SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:

Cycle based production planning and inventory management for barns Development of transport schedule, including drivers weekly schedule Maintain planning databases and SAP logistical information Create/manage cycles to facilitate process orders for hog production Generate shipping documents and assess returning documentation Proficiency in understanding and resolving scheduling issues Maintain working relationships with 3rd party transport vendors, processing plant customers, as well as internal customer relationships with Hog Production, Finance, QA, Feed and Animal Health Team Assist with period end processes as required Provide administrative support and vacation coverage where required

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

3 - 5 years of related experience in a formal planning role, preferably in an SAP environment. Strong understanding of work in process systems. 2 - 3 years proven SAP experience Experience with cycle-based production considered an asset Must possess excellent skills in: + Interpersonal
+ Strong Analytics
+ Organizational
+ Problem Solving
+ Communication (effective written and oral communication skills to interact across all organizational levels)
+ Computer (MS Excel, Database Mgmt.)
Ability to work efficiently with all operations Ability to work under pressure and handle several complex tasks simultaneously Ability to be on a call (approx. every 3rd week) Experience working in a livestock business considered an asset * Equivalent combinations of education, experience and training will be considered