Job Posting Leaf Procurement Assistant 97750
Job Posting Leaf Procurement Assistant 97750
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Job Description
At JTI we celebrate differences and everyone truly belongs. 46000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83 of employees feel happy working at JTI.
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Job Title:Leaf Procurement Assistant
Reporting to: Leaf Director
Location:Danville Virginia
Contract Type:Internship
Leaf Procurement Assistant
What is this role about
This role involves overseeing leaf point operations managing data in Excel and organizing green leaf testing databases. Responsibilities include CPA testing data organization GAP certification monitoring and operating testing devices at the Danville station. The role requires strong grower communication skills agronomic knowledge and problem diagnosis/solving abilities. Additional responsibilities include coordinating university research organizing grower visits and ensuring compliance with global sustainability standards. This position involves inputting grower contracts conducting weekly crop reports managing different tobacco type incentive payment distributions and managing organic certification processes. Travel amongst JTI buying stations and communication with the global CPA team are also requirements within this role.
Responsibilities
- Support JTI Leaf Services in developing strong relations with the tobacco growers by visiting growers and assisting them in resolving agronomic issues. Ensure that the growers supply JTI Leaf Services with the highest quality tobacco. Obtain necessary records from growers to ensure GAP ALP and contract compliance.
- Help coordinate the Green Leaf Testing (GLT) program according to company guidelines. This includes ensuring that sampling materials are provided to buying stations relevant personnel are trained appropriately ensuring all samples are properly submitted to the testing facility in a timely manner maintaining GLT records and spreadsheets and reporting any issues or discrepancies to the Agronomy Team.Assume accountable for assigned task and ensure they are completed in a timely professional and safe manner eliminating possibility of downtime or requiring rework of task. Provide feedback to managers concerning improvements to reduce downtime or equipment failure while helping to reduce cost and improve the overall efficiency of the processing facility.
- Attend tobacco industry related meetings tours and conferences to keep up with the latest news information and best practices in the industry.
- Assist the Leaf Procurement Team with administrative tasks such as reporting spreadsheets contracts and other document preparation presentations and other support as needed.
- Manage various tasks and projects as they arise and upon managers request.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree undergraduate in Agriculture Life Sciences or related field.
- Must be fluent in English with excellent writing and oral skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams).
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse group of colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of team.
Benefits What we offer:
Enjoy a competitive salary commensurate with the experience and responsibility requirements.
Excellent employee environment with a competitive benefits package including:
Annual Merit Increase.
Healthcare.
Dental Vision .
Voluntary benefits.
Paid Time Off.
Paid family leave benefit.
401k Plan Company Contributions.
Life Insurance.
Disability.
Please note that VISA Sponsorship is not available.
Located in the beautiful city of Danville VA USA this position offers a phenomenal work environment and the opportunity to work with a team that consistently demonstrates strong work behaviors. At JTI we believe in promoting a culture of inclusion and collaboration where every employees unique perspective and ideas are valued and respected.
If interested in applying please email your resume to
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Next Steps:
After applying if selected please anticipate the following within 13 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
At JTI we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equalopportunity employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.
Employment Type
Student
