Senior Leaf Specialist & Buyer

receiving station line to buy tobacco from US Growers (receiving station start-ups / shutdowns, contract reviews, bale weights, SAP, moisture readings, and CPA/TSNA sampling).

• Execute quality control activities (CPA/TSNA sampling, NTRM Search, calibrations). Monitor shipping.

• Complete all required documentation & records management requirements.

• Provide project support and serve as Team Lead. Examples include but are not limited to: GAP

• Assessments, NTRM inspections, buying process improvement.

• As appropriate, implement infrastructure to share valuable information across receiving locations: equipment calibration and inventory management, order buying & office material, start-up

• Provide reporting and analysis on trends and market status updates for assigned receiving station.

We want you to have:

• High School diploma with a minimum of 15 years in tobacco buying experience OR Bachelor's degree and 10 years of tobacco buying experience.

• Advanced tobacco and tobacco processing (stemmery) expertise for both U.S. Flue Cured and U.S. Burley.

• Serve as subject matter expert for business process activities between farm, receiving station, and stemmery.

• Expertise in leaf processing, tobacco production, grades, grading standards and quality requirements.

• Capable of distinguishing colors, textures and aroma to identify leaf grades, stalk positions, and quality.

• Working knowledge of tobacco contracting and buying processes

• Ability to apply Leaf systems/hardware to execute buying and operate receiving stations.

• Strong interpersonal communication and conflict management skills.

• Physical ability to work in extremely hot, cold, and dusty conditions and stand for long periods.

• Ability to travel 75% of the time.

• Because Driving is required for the position, you must have a valid U.S. driver's license in good standing for the last 3 years. Any DUI/DWI conviction in the last 3 years will be an immediate disqualifier for the position.

Sponsorship

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Total Rewards

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $86,200.00 - $125,050.00 / annually.

We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:

• Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones

• Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays

• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution

• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

• Employee Recognition Awards

• Student Loan Assistance

• To learn more about How to Support you and your Loved Ones, Work-Life Balance, and Invest into your Future, visit our additional benefits at Benefits (altria.com)

Company Overview

Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokersaway from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and ourshareholders. Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, on!, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. Learn more about Altria's products and operating companies by visiting https://www.altria.com . Learn more about Altria at https://www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn