Contract Carrier Management Specialist - Merriam, KS

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YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Contract Carrier Management Specialist opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Contract Carrier Manager is responsible for finding the best rates while ensuring the best possible service for on-time delivery to all customers.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the "Best Places to Work", representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises the quality of work for the Plant Dispatchers to ensure loads are shipped timely.
• Will need to anticipate what normal volumes are even when they are not visible.
• Contracts third party carriers to deliver meat products to customers.
• Maintains 98% or better on time delivery service to customers.
• Assists sales and scheduling department with routing loads.
• Determines carrier selection based on best price and service.
• Monitors carrier scorecard and identifies areas of opportunity with carrier contacts.
• Maintains professional client relationships.
• Plans and prioritizes customer key accounts.
• Interacts with shipping and scheduling department and will need to question processes and SOP's.
• Coordinates with shipping to ensure trailer pool is managed.
• Supervises track and trace for shipment tracking and late delivery reason code documentation.
• Ensures carrier capacity and commitments are met.
• Communicates carrier performance to the carrier representative.
• Comfortable working in a constantly changing work environment.
• Manages high call volume and activity.
• Occasional travel to the plant (5-10%).

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 3+ years' work experience within the transportation industry, specifically with shipper or carrier required.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products, specifically Excel.
• Experience with AS400 or TMS software preferred.
• Able to speak effectively with customers and employees via phone and email.
• Flexible, as this position does require on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends.

SCHEDULE - As needed or if the schedule is outside of regular business hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.