The 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. This role manages the acquisition and storage of raw product (potatoes) of a predetermined volume and quality at the optimum cost to meet customer requirements and expectations.

Manages raw movement to the plant, storage of raw product, and usage/mix of product to be processed. Supervises contracting, growing, harvesting, and storage of raw product. Directs, manages, trains, and develops capable staff.

Has full Management and P&L; for Region. Contracts and purchases raw product for the plant(s). Responsible for contract administration, terms, and legal.Assists the Raw Procurement Director with potato contract negotiations by supplying necessary data (market conditions/information about competitors/available supplies; in addition to projected plant needs).

Responsible for negotiating other services such as freight and grading. Coordinates raw scheduling with production based on quality and quantity. Directs field reps in sampling fields prior to harvest and storages after harvest.

Directs raw lab in testing samples gathered by field reps and uses results to determine short- and long-term blend programs. Meets with production personnel to develop plans that will match the most desirable raw with finished quality requirements.



Manages storages for proper holding environment and/or partners with individuals who handle.

Reviews harvest samples and determines, based on sample quality and attributes, which loads go to the plant, to short-term storage, or to long-term storage. Resamples potatoes in storage to track their quality, making adjustments as necessary (such as scheduling problem storages into movement) to optimize storage availability. Bachelor's Degree (B.A. 3+ years related experience and/or training Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Business or related field or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of accounting, grower and risk management, business legal codes (UCC), potato quality and grade factors, potato cultural practices, storage management and experience purchasing potatoes in required. These factors are used to upgrade the grower base to assure a supply of high-quality raw product.

Skills: Valuable working knowledge and skills in the use of Excel, Word. Leadership, Coaching, Participative Management Style, Development of Subordinates, and Performance Management.

Management Skills: Planning, Organizing, Directing, Goal Setting, Controlling, Self-Development, and Decision Making.

Travel Required : The 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. #

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