Salisbury, MD, US
19 hours ago
Contracts and Operations Specialist

Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

Summary

To provide operational (supply chain) and administrative aspects of 3rd Party Storage Handling Agreements for Animal Nutrition & Specialty Crops Operations.  This includes ensuring the quality and quantity of inventory while facilitating cost-effective warehousing solutions for our products.  Additionally, this role will coordinate with Perdue Commercial, Procurement, and Operations teams to streamline product flow to customers. 

 

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $95,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with an annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for all 3rd party warehouses for PAB Specialty Crops and PAN.  Leading contracts of each 3rd party ensuring compliance with inventory reporting, sanitary handling/storage, and regulatory compliance Establish a uniform contracting process amongst all existing and prospective 3rd party service providers Support inventory accuracy efforts across 3rd party warehouses through regular audits and reconciliation, and frequent site visits for physical inspection of inventory counts and evaluation of warehouse and storage conditions Develop and maintain a cohesive and comprehensive 3rd party management program, tracking costs, services, and performance Address and resolve inventory-related issues promptly to avoid disruptions to operations Collaboration with leadership to support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency within external warehouses Act as a liaison to streamline communication between Quality Assurance, Commercial, Operations and Procurement teams Load invoices for payment on the finance system, ensuring accuracy and timely processing to support financial and operational workflows Minimum Education BS Degree (Agriculture, Management, Business, Engineering) Experience Requirements 2 - 4 years of experience  Demonstrated experience in manufacturing operations and technologies Knowledge of safety programs and requirements Understanding of environmental programs and requirements Experience supporting quality assurance programs Understanding of commodity markets Understanding of standard software applications Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Able to move freely throughout the Division Facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db – hearing protection required) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).  Required to travel to remote Division facilities.

 

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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