Senior Manager of Agri-Feed Execution Planning

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

Summary

Lead reliable, cost-effective execution across our Agri‑Feed platform as Senior Manager of Agri-Feed Execution Planning. You’ll develop and coach the execution planning team while owning contract lifecycle, inventory discipline, and shipment coordination to ensure on-time customer fulfillment. This role suits a collaborative, data-driven leader who excels at cross‑functional alignment, process standardization, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced commercial environment.

The salary range for this position is $114,000 – $170,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Execution Planners responsible for day-to-day contract entry, load execution, shipment coordination, inventory monitoring, and system accuracy across Agri-Feed.
• Establish clear execution standards and performance expectations. Conduct performance evaluations, set team goals, and support individual development plans.
• Promote structured training and cross training to build bench strength and ensure planners independently manage routine execution responsibilities.
• Maintain oversight of overall execution performance across Agri-Feed.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex contract discrepancies, freight disputes, inventory imbalances, credit concerns, service risks, and issues impacting margin or working capital.
• Lead cross functional resolution of high impact or systemic execution challenges.
• Act as the execution link between Agri-Feed leadership, commercial, operations, transportation, credit, and accounting. Support alignment of execution capacity, inventory strategy, and working capital objectives with commercial plans.
• Oversee lifecycle management of purchase and sales contracts to ensure pricing accuracy, freight validation, accrual discipline, and timely reconciliation.
• Monitor open balances, inventory exposure, and AR performance to protect margin and improve cash conversion.
• Partner with Credit and Accounting on new account onboarding, credit reviews, dispute resolution, AR investigations, and backup for collections.
• Ensure planners provide accurate documentation and follow through to reduce aging exposure.
• Ensure effective coordination of transportation, warehouse, and plant execution activities.
• Review shipment plans, monitor inventory positions, and proactively mitigate execution risk.
• Own execution performance within AgTech and related company systems.
• Ensure master data accuracy, proper contract setup, freight and payment workflow discipline, and planner compliance.
• Partner with IT and system owners to support enhancements in AgTech, Syniti, Nintex, and other systems.
• Establish consistent execution processes across Agri-Feed.
• Develop and manage reporting tools related to freight, accessorial charges, incident reimbursements, execution KPIs, and working capital performance.
• Identify automation and workflow improvements to increase accuracy, transparency, and scalability.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, Logistics, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Overnight travel required.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to and from customer locations.
• Able to move freely about farms and other agricultural areas.
• Exposure to external weather conditions to include rain, snow and extreme temperatures (-15 to 90 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 – 100%), and noise (50db to 100db).
• Able to use standard office equipment to include telephones, computers, copiers etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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