Transportation General Manager - Logistics (Corporate 412 West)

Tyson Fresh Meats•Springdale, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing the transportation network of all frozen shipments including freight allocation and equipment utilization. This includes balancing the interrelationship of cost and service to maintain our current leadership position in on- time delivery while minimizing our overall transportation expense optimize load assignments to maintain lane commitments and realize lowest cost. Work is routinely performed at a fast pace coordinating and resolving multiple issues simultaneously. Daily duties include elimination of Network Inefficiencies resolution of carrier issues customer delivery problems focusing on providing superior customer service Team Member development cost control and maximum utilization of resources. A substantial amount of time is spent problem-solving issues that involve bringing multiple parties together to work on a common solution or negotiating solutions that will meet the needs of all parties. Weekend and night work are a part of our routine; will receive calls at home periodically during the week. Position will be required to meet with new or current carriers to help develop business plans and expedite the business process; other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 plus years experience
Some international operational experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
Extensive knowledge of federal export documentation homeland security and foreign commerce regulatory requirements.
Responsible for supervising and training several Team Members.
1-4 trips per year travel

Responsibilities

Managing the transportation network of all frozen shipments including freight allocation and equipment utilization.
Balancing the interrelationship of cost and service to maintain leadership position in on-time delivery while minimizing overall transportation expense.
Optimizing load assignments to maintain lane commitments and realize lowest cost.
Eliminating Network Inefficiencies.
Resolving carrier issues and customer delivery problems.
Focusing on providing superior customer service.
Team Member development.
Cost control and maximum utilization of resources.
Problem-solving issues that involve bringing multiple parties together to work on a common solution or negotiating solutions.
Meeting with new or current carriers to help develop business plans and expedite the business process.