Senior Transportation Procurement Supervisor - Logistics

0036 Tyson Sales and Distribution, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Transportation Procurement Supervisor to collaborate with transportation service providers and internal partners. You will drive strategic plans, enable automation, and lead a team to optimize Tyson's multi-modal transportation network.

The role requires a BS in Logistics/Supply Chain or 3+ years in logistics/procurement, strong communication, and minimal travel. You will work within Tyson's manufacturing and distribution ecosystem to deliver cost-effective

Qualifications

• BS degree in Logistics, Transportation, Procurement or Supply Chain, or 3+ years related experience.
• 3+ years of experience with transportation procurement or operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on strategic plans to provide Tyson with competitive advantage.
• Promote and support automation initiatives to improve product movement.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external partners across plants, carriers, and logistics hubs.
• Deliver the financial plan for transportation procurement.
• Lead and develop the team to support Tyson transportation initiatives and change management.
• Ensure risk management and contingency planning for transportation operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership/Team management

Education

BS degree in Logistics/Transportation or Supply Chain

3+ years related experience

Tools

Mainframe

Adobe

SQL

Job description

Job Purpose/Summary

The Transportation Procurement Supervisor works cross functionally with transportation service providers (reefer, dry van, rail, intermodal, air, ocean, LTL, dray, etc.) ensuring Tyson Transportation Procurement is executed with consistency and accuracy across all modes of transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage.
• Promote and support technological and automation initiatives designed to improve product movement through Tyson 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.
• Position is responsible that 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 transportation and Tyson operations.
• Lead and develop team to support Tyson transportation and total company initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and change management.
• Models the Tyson values and culture.
• Builds 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.

Requirements

• Education: BS degree in Logistics, Transportation, Procurement or Supply Chain/or 3 plus yrs. of Logistics, Procurement, Transportation or Supply Chain experience
• Experience: 3 plus years of experience with transportation procurement or operations.
• Computer Skills: Versed in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and various supply chain operating systems.
• Preferred skills; Mainframe, Adobe, SQL, etc.
• Communication Skills: Mid to Senior level management written, presentation and verbal skills.
• Travel: Minimal travel required. Approximately 2-3 domestic trips annually.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Company Culture

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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