Senior Transportation Procurement Supervisor - Logistics

Management Level:

85

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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.

* RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE *

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

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

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.

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.

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