Senior Transportation Procurement Supervisor (Strategy Team)

About the Role

The Transportation Procurement Supervisor works cross-functionally with global transportation service providers (OTR, rail, intermodal, air, ocean, LTL, dray, etc.) ensuring Tyson’s Global Transportation Strategy is executed with consistency and accuracy across all modes of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage.
• Promote and support technological and automation initiatives designed to improve product movement through the Global network.
• Develop exceptional working relationships with internal and external business partners (plants/shipping locations, drayage providers, cross-dock and cold storage, procurement, finance, operations, IT, maintenance, etc.).
• Deliver the financial plan. Ensure all team leaders have clearly defined responsibilities and understand their specific roles to achieve service and financial goals.
• Ensure risk management and contingency planning related to trends and threats impacting Global transportation and Global Business.
• Lead and develop team to support Tyson Global transportation and total company initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and change management.
• Model Tyson values and culture, build strong relationships, and foster an environment that empowers team members.

Requirements

• BS degree in Logistics, Transportation, Procurement, or Supply Chain or 3+ years of experience in Logistics, Procurement, Transportation, or Supply Chain.
• 3+ years of experience with transportation procurement or operations.
• Versed in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and various supply chain operating systems. Preferred skills: Mainframe, Adobe, SQL.
• Mid to senior-level management written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

Schedule

1st shift (United States). Minimal travel required—approximately 2-3 domestic trips annually.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.