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Customer Integration Specialist, Contract Manufacturing- Boise, ID

Location:

Boise, ID, US, 83702-6924

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Manufacturing Customer Integration Specialist assures coordination and integration of projects between the customer and our core Simplot Business Processes of S&OP, Operations, Logistics, Technical Services, New Product Development, Finance, and Legal. This role coordinates and facilitates information flow between Simplot and contract manufacturing customers across business functions and serves as the primary point of contact with the account. The position ultimately is responsible for managing and delivering the day-to-day interactions with the customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Work closely with Simplot technical, operations, quality systems, research & innovation, and internal portfolio commercialization teams to deliver value to the customer and Simplot. Support innovation initiatives that grow the business and relationship with customers and for Simplot. Work to optimize resources to drive to desired outcomes.

• Sales and Operations Integration: Work with customers Demand Planning to understand Annual Planning Commitments for volume. Work internally with Simplot PPIC to ensure timely delivery of product and monitor penalties for under performance relative to the four-week firm order forecast. Monitor/track New Product introduction, status, and results. Track and report priority core product changes and new product development/introduction. Implement administrative processes, systems, and guidelines that are efficient and consistent within the Global Food Group and Simplot Corporate Departments.

• Financial/Budget: Will be responsible for supporting financial budgets and will monitor compliance with the negotiated long-term supply agreement between Simplot and customers. Implement systems and processes to ensure profitable margins on all products. Communicate financial learning to team members to improve performance. Work closely with and advise finance and accounting partner assigned to the Business Unit.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

5+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

+ PMP(preferred but not required)

Other Information

+ Strong business and financial acumen and analytical capability

+ Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence without authority

+ Proficient in project management

+ Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

+ Proficiency using Microsoft Office Programs

+ Analytical skills and ability to use complex data to identify insights, trends, business opportunities and customer solutions.

+ Ability to travel 10% of the time

**Job Requisition ID** : 23806

**Travel Required** : Less than 10%

**Location(s)** : Simplot Headquarters - Boise

**Country:** United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **