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ROBERT (ROB) E. VEATCH

Williamsburg

Summary

Dynamic procurement specialist with extensive experience at Tyson Fresh Meats, excelling in livestock procurement and operational leadership. Proven track record in optimizing transportation logistics and enhancing compliance, while effectively training teams. Skilled in contract negotiation and fostering strong producer relations, driving significant improvements in supply chain efficiency.

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Work History

Area Pork Procurement Specialist (Senior Role)

Tyson Fresh Meats
  • Oversaw pork procurement across a 15-county region supporting five processing plants
  • Directed operations for five buying stations, improving compliance and scheduling efficiency
  • Coordinated producer deliveries, transportation logistics, and plant schedules
  • Ensured accuracy in weighing, segregation, documentation, and producer payments
  • Trained and onboarded 10+ procurement staff
  • Partnered with plant operations to align livestock supply with production demand

Area Pork Procurement Manager

Tyson Fresh Meats
Henry
  • Led procurement operations across eight counties
  • Negotiated contracts and pricing for plant-specific volume and quality requirements
  • Coordinated transportation logistics and maintained biosecurity standards

Area Pork Procurement Manager

Tyson Fresh Meats
Tuscola
  • Managed procurement across a 13-county region supporting four processing plants
  • Qualified livestock for segregation programs and improved compliance
  • Optimized transportation routes improving load efficiency by 8–10%

Junior Procurement Manager

Tyson Fresh Meats
Columbus Junction
  • Supported operations across four states and 19 buying stations
  • Sorted and evaluated livestock by size, quality, and program requirements
  • Coordinated animal flow and worked with USDA officials to ensure compliance

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Animal Science & Business

Northwest Missouri State University

Associate of Applied Science -

Muscatine Community College

Skills

  • Livestock Procurement
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Producer Relations
  • USDA Compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Transportation Scheduling
  • Operational Leadership
  • Team Training
  • Process Improvement

Certification

• Pork Quality Assurance (PQA)
• Transport Quality Assurance (TQA)
• Livestock Evaluation
• Biosecurity Protocols
• Confined Space Safety

Timeline

Area Pork Procurement Specialist (Senior Role)

Tyson Fresh Meats

Area Pork Procurement Manager

Tyson Fresh Meats

Area Pork Procurement Manager

Tyson Fresh Meats

Junior Procurement Manager

Tyson Fresh Meats

Bachelor of Technology - Animal Science & Business

Northwest Missouri State University

Associate of Applied Science -

Muscatine Community College
ROBERT (ROB) E. VEATCH