When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

The Sr. Project Planner for Procurement role will support the procurement project management team's strategies including Item transitions and discontinuations, obsolescence Initiatives, project reporting and process improvement.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

·         Develop Detail Cross Functional Implementation Plans for Projects relating to Item Transitions and Discontinuations

·         Provide Financial Risk assessments for Obsolescence

·         Maintain Departmental and Initiative reporting using Excel, SAP and Smartsheet

·         Recommend and Facilitate Departmental Report Automation and Enhancements

·         Ad Hoc Data Compilation

·         Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Required Education:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

      Experience and Skills Requirements:

·         5-7 years of experience in a supply chain role (preferably for a manufacturer of consumer products) using SAP systems is preferred.

·         Excellent Excel skills including report creation from large datasets and multiple data sources

·         Project Management experience preferred

·         SAP Material Planning experience preferred

·         Smartsheet report experience preferred

·         Strong analytical and problem solving skills

·         Demonstrated ability to drive change / process improvement

·         Self-starter with excellent communication skills

·         Independent thinking

·         Ability to be flexible as required and communicate cross functionally with internal partners

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time

·         Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

·         Ability to work in a fast paced energetic environment

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.