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Salary Range: $86,000.00 To $98,000.00 Annually

Department: IT

Reports To: SOAR Executive Sponsor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components:

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Thrift, Life Insurance

Shift (if applicable): Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Some overtime may be required. May require Saturday work.

Position Overview

The Procurement and Production Planning Business Process Owner is responsible for managing and optimizing overall procurement and production processes within the SAP system.

Key Responsibilities

The Procurement and Production Planning Business Process Owner shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

+ Actively participating with the various implementation teams during the Prairie Farms Family of Companies ERP conversion.

+ Leading applicable workstreams ensuring appropriate system architecture.

+ Collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and establish processes.

+ Troubleshooting and resolving issues in warehouse, production, and procurement workflows.

+ Architecting and designing end-to-end procurement processes. These processes include overseeing material stock levels, creation of purchase orders and management of material flow.

+ Architecting and designing end-to-end process flows to ensure smooth production flow and shop floor procedures, which includes the process of aligning demand with manufacturing capacity to create production and procurement schedules while ensuring adherence to deadlines.

+ Driving product discussions focusing on user adoption and support training.

+ Facilitating business process engineering sessions to improve procurement and production workflows.

+ Managing and resolving incidents related to SAP Procurement and Plan to Produce modules.

+ Identifying and facilitating resolution of SAP system issues and inefficiencies.

+ Providing training and support to end-users.

+ Utilizing tools to create and analyze reports.

+ Dedicating time to perform super user functions, including troubleshooting and process optimization.

+ Providing end-user training and assisting with the development of documentation to support SAP proficiency.

+ Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

+ Supporting system upgrades and test new functionalities.

Required Qualifications

+ Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing roles.

+ Experience using SAP preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

+ Strong knowledge of production planning processes and workflows.

+ Knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office Suites.

Required Soft Skills:

+ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

+ Ability to work well with others.

+ Coachable and willing to learn.

+ Ability to work without direct supervision.

+ Ability to collaborate with business users, functional teams, and IT support teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

+ Excellent verbal communication skills.

+ Present themselves in a professional manner.

Competency

+ Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs, technology advancements, and organizational priorities.

+ Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.

+ Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet or exceed user expectations and business requirements.

+ Continuous Learning: Proactive approach to staying updated with SAP technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and efficiency.

Working Conditions

+ Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the shift.

+ Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

+ Willingness to work overtime, as needed.

+ Some travel may be required.

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.

We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

+ To produce dairy products of the highest quality

+ To conduct our business with professional integrity

+ To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers

+ To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner

+ To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families

+ To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities

EEO Statement

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.