Materials Associate

Management Level:

84

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The Materials Associate is responsible for ensuring adequate levels of supplies and meat are available to support efficient plant operations. This position requires strong organizational and prioritization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

SUMMARY:

• Monitoring daily material requirements to ensure adequate supply levels.
• Submitting and updating purchase orders (POs) and managing buyer communications.
• Coordinating daily deliveries of supplies and meat.
• Reconciling material receiving issues and discrepancies.
• Generating and maintaining the daily delivery schedule.
• Managing the claims process for supplies and meat, including filing claims and ensuring timely receipt and follow-through of credits.
• Coordinating the timely disposition of QA hold, slow-moving, and obsolete products.
• Communicating effectively with vendors regarding forecasts, overages, shortages, deliveries, and other material needs.
• Working cross-functionally with internal teams to support projects and operational needs.
• Managing invoices, E-Buy filing, and related documentation.
• Utilizing partner links and systems for inventory management, including Bemis and PCA.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date product specification books.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Experience: Two-year degree preferred, or equivalent experience in materials management, logistics, supply chain, inventory, or a related field. Previous experience with purchasing, materials planning, receiving, inventory management, or vendor coordination is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required, with working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication and comprehension skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Special Skills: Strong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills; strong work ethic; attention to detail; ability to work with minimal supervision; and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel: Some travel may be required to other facilities or corporate locations.
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge of food industry processes is preferred but not required.

INTERNAL TEAM MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS:

• No more than 4 attendance points. 
• No suspensions within past 12 months. 
• No written warnings in the last 6 months. 
• No lateral, downward, or self-disqualification unless for higher classification for the past 6 months.
• New TM’s still in 90 days of probationary period are not eligible to bid.

Internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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