Strategic Sourcing Specialist- Truck, Bulk Shipping

CHS, Inc. • Inver Grove Heights, MN

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About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.SummaryCHS has an exciting opportunity in our Transportation division. We are looking for a Truck Bulk Sourcing Specialist, experienced to complete our team. You must be customer-focused, with excellent communication, project management, and change management skills.  Must have the ability to influence internal customers, build relationships, and lead change efforts.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Business, transportation/logistics (mode may vary), including reporting, interpretation of contracts, and customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Technical, associate degree or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Negotiation training or transportation pricing experience
• Detail-oriented, time management, prioritization & multi-tasking capabilities.
• Ability to collect and evaluate data sets.

Responsibilities

• Select carriers and/or drivers to initiate shipments to encompass all bulk commodities.
• Participate and contribute in negotiating competitive rates or contracts with suppliers and carriers.
• Manage capacity and service expectations.
• Independently analyze current transportation operations practices to resolve process and cost improvement opportunitiesWork with facilities and trading teams on truck transportation requirements and needs to execute logistics movement accurately.
• Manage carrier relationships and build long-term partnerships.
• Monitor carrier/fleet performance/KPI’s and take corrective action to reverse negative trends and maintain required service levels.
• Update transportation websites and databases for contracts, freight rates, and estimates, insurance information, customer information, etc.
• Deliver value goals by using knowledge of the transportation industry to make recommendations to strengthen customer and carrier/fleet relations through continuous improvement.
• Optimization of our CHS assets.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Benefits

• CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
• CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees