VICE PRESIDENT OF LIVE CATTLE SUPPLY

The VP of Live Cattle Supply will be accountable to the CEO for member cattle recruitment, onboarding, program compliance, and performance communication; coordination of live cattle supply; meeting harvest head count, hot carcass weight, and grading targets; and assuring feeding partner program & SOP compliance.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The VP of Live Cattle Supply will report directly to the CEO.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Member Recruitment
  • Identifying prospective members.
  • Articulating value proposition to prospective members.
  • Managing prospective member list and assigning ‘closer’ responsibilities as necessary, i.e., requesting Production, CEO, Director, or existing member support to close prospective members.
  • Developing novel solutions for barriers to retained ownership, i.e., partnerships, CNB financing Cashflow, etc.
  • New membership placements to meet co-op target head counts.
  • Member Supply Coordination
  • Member program compliance and providing audit support as necessary.
  • New member onboarding program.
  • Member program paperwork submission.
  • Communication between members & finishing facilities to coordinate placement locations, head counts, weights, times, etc.
  • Coordination with Procurement
  • Coordinating with procurement to fill supply needs with purchased cattle.
  • Communication between procurement and finance regarding purchase cattle forecasts, breakevens, and co-op priorities.
  • Finishing Facilities
  • Monitoring & securing facility compliance with CNB programs & SOPs.
  • Coordinating placement head counts, weights & timing.
  • Identification of potential new finishing facilities to meet co-op goals & objectives.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

The VP of Live Cattle Supply will be based out of the Pacific Northwest. Extensive travel would be required across multiple states: attendance at all CNB meetings, recruiting function trips and visits, and weekly feeding facility visits would be necessary.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@countrynaturalbeef.com with the title in the subject line.