Conagra • Indianapolis, IN 46202
Job #2683110105
Job Summary
Assists Material Planners in planning and purchasing of packaging, raw materials and other supplies of goods and services from approved suppliers in a manner consistent with approved quality standards and delivery requirements. Develop the purchasing function to advance the goals, objectives and interests of the company. Back up for other department members as needed.
Position Responsibilities
Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Research and Development and Marketing departments to maintain and improve quality of packaging and raw materials and develop new products while maintaining seamless customer service to other departments
Work closely with Production Planner to maintain correct and effective level of material inventory to support the production schedule and attain working capital goals
Review packaging materials for advance booking of orders to maintain continuity of supply. Manage inventory levels at suppliers as needed
Work with Marketing, Research and Development and suppliers to facilitate creation and approval of new packaging items
Review purchased items with Quality Assurance to ensure quality of materials and ensure adherence to company specifications
Keep management abreast of market and price trends that affect the company as well as potential service issues
Document and resolve supplier quality and performance problems. Request and report cause and corrective action reports to prevent reoccurrence
Problem solve supply and service problems, ensuring seamless customer service to all other departments
Actively engage in plant safety, quality and operations activities as recommended
Maintain a working knowledge of other purchasing functions including raw materials. Act as fill in for other department members as needed
Assist in planning and performance of company physical inventories
Position Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent required, bachelor's degree preferred
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets data including fractions, decimals and percentages.
Ability to write reports and categorize and file data.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and coworkers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Must be able to read and interpret production reporting.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Requirements
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit ~~~ (~~~) .
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. ?
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