Contract Carrier Management Specialist

Seaboard Corporation•Merriam, KS

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting Contract Carrier Management Specialist opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Contract Carrier Manager is responsible for finding the best rates while ensuring the best possible service for on-time delivery to all customers. At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years’ work experience within the transportation industry, specifically with shipper or carrier required.
Proficient in Microsoft office products, specifically Excel.
Able to speak effectively with customers and employees via phone and email.
Flexible, as this position does require on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AS400 or TMS software preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the quality of work for the Plant Dispatchers to ensure loads are shipped timely.
Will need to anticipate what normal volumes are even when they are not visible.
Contracts third party carriers to deliver meat products to customers.
Maintains 98% or better on time delivery service to customers.
Assists sales and scheduling department with routing loads.
Determines carrier selection based on best price and service.
Monitors carrier scorecard and identifies areas of opportunity with carrier contacts.
Maintains professional client relationships.
Plans and prioritizes customer key accounts.
Interacts with shipping and scheduling department and will need to question processes and SOP’s.
Coordinates with shipping to ensure trailer pool is managed.
Supervises track and trace for shipment tracking and late delivery reason code documentation.
Ensures carrier capacity and commitments are met.
Communicates carrier performance to the carrier representative.
Comfortable working in a constantly changing work environment.
Manages high call volume and activity.
Occasional travel to the plant (5-10%).