Transportation Associate - Logistics (B Shift)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will manage the daily traffic operations of all assigned Tyson facilities. The role requires the ability to work independently, make cost-effective decisions without supervision, and manage time effectively. It involves prioritizing multiple tasks, deadlines, and issues without direct supervision, and utilizing various systems, including AI, to streamline work processes. Effective communication with other business units, customers, and sales teams is crucial to ensure awareness of issues and updates. The role also includes following up on late deliveries with carriers, working with sales, carriers, and plants to minimize costs associated with detention claims, unloading, and related delivery problems, and monitoring carrier performance to ensure customer and plant service. Additionally, the position involves providing equipment as needed by the plant to ensure continuous loading and consistency with sales requirements, and acting as a liaison between Tyson Customer Service and carriers to develop programs that will enhance Tyson's market position.

Requirements

College degree preferred.
1 plus years’ experience.
Distribution/logistics experience preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Microsoft Word.
Excel a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to identify and follow through with priorities.
Demonstrate good problem-solving 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

Excel a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily traffic operations of all assigned Tyson facilities.
Make cost-effective decisions without supervision.
Prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines and issues without direct supervision.
Utilize several systems along AI to streamline work processes.
Communicate effectively with other business units, customers and sales to ensure everyone is aware of issues and updates.
Follow-up on all late deliveries with carriers.
Work with sales carriers and plants to minimize costs associated with detention claims unloading and related delivery problems.
Monitor carrier performance to ensure customer and plant service.
Provide equipment as needed by plant to ensure continuous loading and consistency with sales requirements.
Be the liaison between Tyson Customer Service and carriers to develop programs that will enhance Tysons position in the marketplace.