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Pig Sourcing Team Manager at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:


Join Land O'Lakes, and you join boundless thinkers and doers from all walks of life working together to feed the world. Take pride in working with some of America's favorite brands, including Purina Animal Nutrition, WinField United, Vermont Creamery and KozyShack, and more.

You'll be joining a team committed to e verything from the seeds that go into the ground, to the technology that improves crop yields and sustainability, to the grain that animals eat to produce milk, to marketing the final product, like our many legendary products.

We're looking for audacious optimists and innovative thinkers to help us meet food's toughest challenges.

Pig Sourcing Team Manager

Pig Sourcing Team Manager Purina Animal Nutrition LLC (purinamills.com) is a national organization serving producers, animal owners and their families through more than 4,700 local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers throughout the United States. With an uncompromising commitment to animal excellence, Purina Animal Nutrition conducts industry-leading R&D initiatives that create and sustain a valued portfolio of complete feeds, supplements, premixes, ingredients and specialty technologies for the livestock and lifestyle animal markets. Species served by Purina Animal Nutrition include both large and small animals, including cattle, horses, swine, chickens, hamsters, gerbils and rabbits. Headquartered in Arden Hills, Minn., Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Land O'Lakes, Inc. Position Purpose:

  • The Pig Sourcing Team Manager is responsible for leading a team that delivers mutually beneficial business arrangements for weaned pig producers and weaned pig buyers.
Responsibilities Include:

  • Providing oversight and guidance for establishing the terms and conditions for long-term pig contracts and spot market pig transactions.

  • Providing business development that attracts prospective pig suppliers and buyers.

  • Developing business arrangements that assist counter parties in reaching their business objectives over a wide range of market conditions.

  • Providing ongoing support for customers, suppliers, and team members via telephone, electronic communication, farm visits and meetings.

  • Establishing, monitoring, and managing business goals and guidelines.

  • Building, implementing, and managing budgets.

  • Navigating the business through continual change by accessing and integrating information gathered from a wide variety of sources.

  • Ensuring compliance with regulations and industry guidelines.

  • Leading and Developing sales talent initiatives, skill sets and market place competencies.

  • Collaborating closely with team members, feed sales personnel, suppliers, and customers to achieve shared successes.

Qualifications:

Required Experience & Education:


  • This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, a DVM degree preferred, or a closely related discipline or equivalent experience.

  • A strong business background is recommended.

  • The candidate must possess knowledge of the current swine industry, weaned pig contracts, and agricultural markets.

Required Competencies & Other Skills:

  • The successful candidate should have basic command of swine production, swine health, weaned pig contracts and agricultural markets.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required along with strong organization and time management skills.

  • Success in this position requires high internal drive, a natural ability for relationship building, negotiation skills, and leadership in a team environment.

  • Computer skills are required, specifically MS Office. Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Experience:

  • Candidates with experience demonstrating the capability to grow business through teamwork and influencing internal and external stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated Team Leadership skills.

Preferred Competencies & Other Skills:
  • Hands on experience with swine production, weaned pig contracts, business management, and networking within the swine industry.
Percentage of Travel:
  • 15-35% over night travel, in addition to daily travel in the assigned geography.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.

Land O'Lakes endeavors to make Landolakesinc.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.





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