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Director, Merchandising Beef VAP

Cargill


Job Location:

Wichita, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain partnering with producers and customers to source make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with lifes essentials we enable businesses to grow communities to prosper and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers food service customers and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry beef egg alternative protein salt oils starches sweeteners cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Director Merchandising Beef VAP (Value Add Protein) will lead and direct complex and multi-dimensional merchandising this role you will drive the coordination of a supplier base and fulfill transactions delivering beef that meet production requirements and specifications in terms of timing volume quantity and cost. You will lead the team in charge of beef and pork procurement into our Value Add Facilities.

Key Accountabilities
  • Direct communication and interaction with suppliers operations supply chain and commercial to ensure efficient execution.
  • Lead a team of merchants to develop the short- or long-term strategies for beef and pork.
  • Oversee and review teams risk positions to determine if low medium or high risk.
  • Provide direction and oversight to ensure customer and supplier strategies are developed and executed properly.
  • Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors coaching and making decisions related to talent management hiring performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.
  • Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of six years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three years of supervisory experience
  • Direct beef procurement experience
  • Proven track record in negotiations and outcomes

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vet


Required Experience:

Director


About Company

Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.

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