Senior Transportation Procurement Supervisor (Strategy Team)

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

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Management Level:

Job Purpose/Summary:

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 Global 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 Global transportation and Global Bus.

• Lead and develop team to support Tyson Global 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.

Work Shift:

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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