Job description
Job Locations: US-VA-Smithfield Your Opportunity:
About Smithfield Foods:
A Smithfield Foods’ Senior Commodities Specialist is responsible for several integral support functions for the Risk Management, Commodities Pricing, and Hedging Analysis functions. This individual will aggregate, refine, and develop key data for the Commodities team that empowers the group to have better, more efficient information readily available. Success in this role will be defined as evolving the tactical, daily support activities that drives this department to the next level!
Core Responsibilities:
- Works semi-independently on a variety of processes and data preparation related to the Commodities and Hedging.
- Supports all levels of the commodities department through administrative support and tactical reporting. This will require professional flexibility and adaptability to changing demands.
- Prepares reports, gathers, summarizes, and analyzes data; organizes and maintains critical information, refining them for effective communication to internal stakeholders.
- Proactively manages and maintains an accurate and detailed calendar of activities, deliverables, and obligations in service of coordination and efficiency within the department.
- Communicates concerns, inconsistencies, opportunities, or questions to appropriate stakeholders should they arise.
- Accountable for various daily, weekly, and monthly processes as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 4+ years related experience and/or training, required.
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
- Financial education and/or experience strongly preferred.
- Experience providing support to leadership in a large multi-national company, preferred.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office: EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Ability to input data accurately and efficiently and must.
- Detail oriented, organized with ability to successfully multi-task and think differently to drive innovative ideas.
- Positive, tenacious attitude; strong verbal and written communication, and project management skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and preference for collaboration with proven success working with others; ability to work with high profile individuals externally, as well as collaborate internally.
- Discretion, good judgment ability, adaptable and versatile individual.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
About Smithfield Foods:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 43,000 U.S. team members and 16,000 European employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA Information:
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
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