Assistant Plant Sales Manager

### Description *Position at Pilgrim's* At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Assistant Plant Sales Manager GENERAL SUMMARY: Directs the flow of information for sales activities and transactions (leads, billings, orders, contracts). Plans production to ensure that all customer orders are covered. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Own order fulfillment and line efficiency for a poultry production plant - Create production schedule for poultry production plant twice daily ensuring customer needs are met, relative to operational capabilities - Conduct daily meeting with sales and operations to review the schedule and inventory - Update sales forecast with accurate estimations for bird weight and head kill - Work closely with operations during the day to ensure schedule adherence and order fulfillment - Reconcile Inventory on a daily basis to ensure no waste or spoilage - Advise the sales team on available to sell volumes - Prioritize key and strategic customers - Work with 6 partner plants to aid in order fulfillment - Spend time on the operational floor and understand the process flow of the plant What You’ll Need: - Education: Bachelor Degree or similar field preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirement; - Experience: 2-5 years of directly related experience preferred; - Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task thorough understanding of poultry industry and bird cutouts, Intermediate skills required for Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, problem solve/root cause analysis, knowledge of SAP a plus, strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal. Quick learner of Company protocols/programs and adaptable to change. Solid math and analytical abilities for problem-solving and decision-making. Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality. Team-oriented and self-motivated, able to thrive in fast-paced environments. Why Work for Pilgrim’s? - Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends; - Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; - Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave; - 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule; - Base salary range of 65,000.00+; - Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s yearly bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; - Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and - [Better Futures](https://jbsfoodsgroup.com/our-purpose/better-futures) The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the op…