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John K. Barker

Greeley,CO

Summary

Goal oriented and driven to see the company succeed by providing accurate and timely analysis of cattle procurement data, providing business feedback, insight, and being involved in decision making discussions resulting in the most profitable outcome for the company.

Professional with extensive experience in managing cattle procurement operations, overseeing a team of schedulers and cattle buyers to ensure efficient collaboration with producers and production facilities. Demonstrated ability to enhance procurement systems through strategic partnerships with IT, resulting in improved data management and reporting capabilities. Engaged in negotiations for long-term marketing agreements while effectively managing cattle payments and monitoring market conditions. Proven expertise in conducting cost-benefit analyses to inform executive decision-making on supply agreements, contributing to overall operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Cattle Logistics and Data Manager

JBS USA
Greeley, CO
01.2018 - Current
  • Manage a team of cattle schedulers that work with producers and production facilities to ensure a continuous inflow of cattle.
  • Work closely with IT to improve cattle procurement systems, reporting and data management for data analytics and auditing purposes.

Grid Based Procurement Manager

JBS USA
Greeley, CO
01.2018 - Current
  • Participate in negotiations with producers on long-term value-based marketing agreements.
  • Manage and monitor cattle payments for formula and grid purchases.
  • Coordinate and help run the purchase & harvest of over 80,000 head of cattle a week which includes monitoring price discovery, cattle contracts, marketing agreements, and accurate & timely cattle payments.
  • Responsible for performing cost-benefit analysis on potential new supply agreements with cattle feeders and providing insight and feedback to executives.

Cattle Procurement Data Analyst

JBS USA
Greeley, CO
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for over 15 daily and weekly reports distributed to executives measuring cattle procurement metrics, weekly cattle cost, and business performance.
  • Manage and update multiple cattle procurement databases that are critical for routine reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
  • Work across multiple departments to manage cattle supplies and grade, sales, operations, yearly budgets, KPI management and reporting.

Management Trainee

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Kersey, CO
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Managed a team of 8 feed truck drivers.
  • Monitored feed intake and ration formulation of 90,000 head of cattle.
  • Coordinated with the shipping manager on new cattle arrivals and cattle shipments.
  • Maintained records and database on feed consumption, conversions, and feed costs.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

B.S. of Agricultural Business -

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Skills

  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Strong business acumen
  • P&L knowledge
  • Fast-paced work environment
  • Multi-tasking
  • Cross department communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Cattle procurement
  • Data analytics
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Supply chain management
  • Negotiation strategies
  • Market analysis

Timeline

Cattle Logistics and Data Manager

JBS USA
01.2018 - Current

Grid Based Procurement Manager

JBS USA
01.2018 - Current

Cattle Procurement Data Analyst

JBS USA
01.2015 - 12.2018

Management Trainee

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
01.2014 - 12.2015

Master of Business Administration -

Colorado State University

B.S. of Agricultural Business -

Colorado State University
John K. Barker