Operations Support Specialist III

Job Summary
The Operations Support Specialist provides administrative, technical, and specialized support for purchasing and inventory management. This includes, but is not limited to, processing invoices, credit card payments, and requisitions; reviewing goods receipt and invoices to assure accuracy; research and problem solving; and backing up plant procurement, scheduling, and supply room as needed. The Operations Support Specialist assists in driving process improvements and other duties as assigned.
Position Responsibilities

• Reviews invoices, receiving paperwork, and inventory transactions for accuracy
• Investigates and corrects discrepancies, reaching out to corporate and plant resources as needed
• Provides backup and perform duties as needed for procurement, scheduling, inventory control, and supply room associates
• Reviews daily inventory and exception reports in support of procurement department
• Writes purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders for goods and services as needed
• Evaluates purchase requests for accuracy and other information
• Monitors and expedites the delivery of purchased goods and services in support of procurement and maintenance departments
• Coordinates with procurement and maintenance departments on purchasing activities to maintain adequate inventory
• Provides feedback to requesting departments regarding purchase order status
• Works with requesting departments to confirm the closing and/or cancelling of purchase orders
• Assures orders are processed against the appropriate chart of accounts
• Receives and examines incoming stock for discrepancies/damage and works with vendors to resolve
• Conducts cycle counts of supply room inventory and participates in yearly inventory counts as needed
• Administers process orders and requisitions in support of scheduling as needed
• Works with and supports plant and corporate personnel, including, but not limited to, procurement, scheduling, logistics, supply room, inventory control, finance, and operations
• Maintains compliance with all corporate and plant policies
• Participates in cost reduction activities and projects
• Processes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Analyzes and evaluates information to choose the best solution to solve problems or address issues
• Assists with training and development of associates as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, further education preferred
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and multiple tasks in a deadline oriented environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Capable of working in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in general computer operations with strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP preferred
• Intermediate math skills

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Salary Non-Exempt: 23.07 - 28.84 per hour

Compensation:

Annual Base Salary: $48,000.00 - $60,000.00

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. ​