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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:
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Competitive Pay
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Annual Bonus Earning Potential
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Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
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Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
Smithfield Foods’ Associate Commodities Analyst is responsible for several integral support functions for the Commodity Price Risk Management and Hedging functions. This individual will gather, track, analyze, and present data to the Commodities team that will facilitate more effective and efficient operations for the group. Success in this role will be defined as leading the tactical, daily support activities that drives this department to the next level!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The below 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.
- Works independently on a variety of processes and data preparation related to Commodities and Hedging.
- Gather, analyze, and present data while keeping a pulse of market competitive intelligence.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations to support the team & management
- Accountable for various daily, weekly, and monthly reports and processes as assigned.
- Execute risk management strategies as needed
- Ad hoc research and analysis projects to support the Commodities team as well as other business segments.
- Ability to identify new opportunities and, with support of local leadership, implement strategic solutions.
- Proactively oversees and maintains an accurate and detailed calendar of activities, deliverables, and obligations in service of management and implementation within the department.
- Communicates concerns, inconsistencies, opportunities, or questions to appropriate stakeholders should they arise.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
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.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Ag Econ, Finance, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.
- Basic understanding of production agriculture, commodity price risk, & hedging
- Strong proficiency in MS Office: EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Ability to analyze, and input data accurately and efficiently.
- 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.
Relocation Package Available
No
Eligible for Company Vehicle
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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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as 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 communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.
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