Senior Transportation Procurement Supervisor - Logistics

Job Details:

Job Purpose/Summary:

The Transportation Procurement Supervisor works cross functionally with transportation service providers (reefer, dry van, rail, intermodal, air, ocean, LTL, dray, etc.) ensuring Tyson Transportation Procurement is executed with consistency and accuracy across all modes of transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage.

Promote and support technological and automation initiatives designed to improve product movement through Tyson network.

Develop exceptional working relationships with internal and external business partners.  Plants/Shipping locations, drayage providers, cross-dock and cold storage, procurement, finance, operations, IT, maintenance, etc.).

Deliver the financial plan.  Position is responsible that all team leaders have clearly defined responsibilities and understand their specific roles to achieve service and financial goals.

Ensure risk management and contingency planning related to trends and threats impacting transportation and Tyson operations.

Lead and develop team to support Tyson transportation and total company initiatives.

Support continuous improvement and change management.

Models the Tyson values and culture.  Builds strong relationships and trust with internal and external team members and business partners.  Creates discipline and focus around developing talent, building talent pipeline and fostering environment that empowers team members.

Requirements:

• Education: BS degree in Logistics, Transportation, Procurement or Supply Chain/or 3 plus yrs. of Logistics, Procurement, Transportation or Supply Chain experience
• Experience: 3 plus years of experience with transportation procurement or operations.
• Computer Skills: Versed in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and various supply chain operating systems.  Preferred skills;  Mainframe, Adobe, SQL, etc.
• Communication Skills: Mid to Senior level management written, presentation and verbal skills.
• Travel: Minimal travel required.  Approximately 2-3 domestic trips annually.
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• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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