Senior Transportation Supervisor - Logistics
About The Position
The Export Operations Supervisor is responsible for the timely and efficient movement of Global Tyson products to all international customers through all modes of transportation (refrigerated trucking, hopper, tanker, refrigerated box car, ocean container, intermodal, etc.). This role ensures cross-functional collaboration and alignment on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson a competitive advantage. The supervisor will develop and improve working relationships with internal and external business partners, including plants/shipping locations, drayage providers, cross-dock and cold storage, procurement, finance, operations, IT, and maintenance. The position also ensures Tyson export allocations are fully utilized for efficient product movement, promotes and supports technological and automation initiatives, and supports continuous improvement and change management. A key aspect of this role is to lead and develop a team to support Tyson Global transportation and total company initiatives. The supervisor participates in frequent supplier service reviews, ensures risk management and contingency planning, and models Tyson values and culture by building strong relationships, fostering talent development, and empowering team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree in Logistics a plus, or Bachelor's degree in Business w/3 plus yrs relevant experience a plus.
- 3 plus yrs. of Logistics, Distribution, Exports/Imports and/or Transportation experience preferred.
- Versed in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and various supply chain operating systems
- Mid to Senior level management written, presentation and verbal skills.
- Resume required to be considered for this role.
- The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Business w/3 plus yrs relevant experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Ensures cross – functional collaboration and alignment on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage
- Develop and improve working relationships with internal and external business partners. Plants/Shipping locations, drayage providers, cross-dock and cold storage, procurement, finance, operations, IT, maintenance, etc.)
- Ensure Tyson export allocations are fully utilized to ensure efficient movement of Tyson products.
- Promotes and supports technological and automation initiatives designed to improve product movement through Global network
- Support continuous improvement and change management
- Lead and develop team to support Tyson Global transportation and total company initiatives
- Ensures cross functional collaboration and alignment on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage
- Participates in frequent supplier service reviews to ensure high expectations are realized
- Ensure risk management and contingency planning related to trends and threats impacting Global transportation and Global BUs
- Models the Tyson values and culture. Build 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.
Benefits
- paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
