Senior Transportation Supervisor - Logistics

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR seeks an Export Operations Supervisor to oversee timely movement of Tyson products to international customers via multiple transport modes. Focus on optimizing exports, collaborating with plants, shippers, and partners, and implementing automation initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in logistics/transport, a bachelor's degree (logistics a plus), and strong MS Office and communication skills. Travel is minimal; relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; logistics or business degree plus experience is a plus.
• 3+ years of logistics, distribution, exports/imports and/or transportation experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and supply chain software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to management.

Responsibilities

• Ensures cross–functional collaboration and alignment on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage.
• Develop and improve working relationships with internal and external business partners. Plants/Shipping locations, drayage providers, cross-dock and cold storage, procurement, finance, operations, IT, maintenance, etc.
• Ensure Tyson export allocations are fully utilized to ensure efficient movement of Tyson products.
• Promotes and supports technological and automation initiatives designed to improve product movement through Global network
• Support continuous improvement and change management
• Lead and develop team to support Tyson Global transportation and total company initiatives
• Ensures cross functional collaboration and alignment on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage
• Participates in frequent supplier service reviews to ensure high expectations are realized
• Ensure risk management and contingency planning related to trends and threats impacting Global transportation and Global BUs
• Models the Tyson values and culture.
• Build 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.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (Logistics a plus) or Business-related degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Supply chain systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Export Operations Supervisor is responsible for timely and efficient movement of Global Tyson products to all international customers through all modes of transportation (refrigerated trucking, hopper, tanker, refrigerated box car, ocean container, intermodal, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Ensures cross – functional collaboration and alignment on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage
• Develop and improve working relationships with internal and external business partners. Plants/Shipping locations, drayage providers, cross-dock and cold storage, procurement, finance, operations, IT, maintenance, etc.
• Ensure Tyson export allocations are fully utilized to ensure efficient movement of Tyson products.
• Promotes and supports technological and automation initiatives designed to improve product movement through Global network
• Support continuous improvement and change management
• Lead and develop team to support Tyson Global transportation and total company initiatives
• Ensures cross functional collaboration and alignment on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage
• Participates in frequent supplier service reviews to ensure high expectations are realized
• Ensure risk management and contingency planning related to trends and threats impacting Global transportation and Global BUs
• Models the Tyson values and culture.
• Build 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.

Job Details

Travel: Minimal travel required. Approximately 2-3 domestic trips annually.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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

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Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree in Logistics a plus, or Bachelor's degree in Business w/3 plus yrs relevant experience a plus.
• Experience: 3 plus yrs. of Logistics, Distribution, Exports/Imports and/or Transportation experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Versed in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and various supply chain operating systems
• Communication Skills: Mid to Senior level management written, presentation and verbal skills.
• Supervisory: N/A

Equal Opportunity

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Culture

Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

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Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family.

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