Strategic Sourcing Specialist- Truck, Bulk Shipping

Strategic Sourcing Specialist- Truck, Bulk Shipping Inver Grove Heights, MN Job Details $61,400 - $98,200 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Vendor contracts Pricing Customer relationship building Customer service Freight rate negotiation Process improvement Mid-level Improving operational efficiency Supply chain transportation management Databases Fleet management High school diploma or GED Change management Key Performance Indicators Developing strategic sourcing strategies Carrier selection for distribution operations Project management Contracts Procurement contract negotiation Productivity software Data collection Freight Strategic partnerships Associate's degree 2 years Communication skills Time management Full Job Description CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Summary CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Transportation division. We are looking for a Truck Bulk Sourcing Specialist, experienced to complete our team. You must be customer-focused, with excellent communication, project management, and change management skills. Must have the ability to influence internal customers, build relationships, and lead change efforts. Responsibilities Select carriers and/or drivers to initiate shipments to encompass all bulk commodities. Participate and contribute in negotiating competitive rates or contracts with suppliers and carriers. Manage capacity and service expectations. Independently analyze current transportation operations practices to resolve process and cost improvement opportunitiesWork with facilities and trading teams on truck transportation requirements and needs to execute logistics movement accurately. Manage carrier relationships and build long-term partnerships. Monitor carrier/fleet performance/KPI's and take corrective action to reverse negative trends and maintain required service levels. Update transportation websites and databases for contracts, freight rates, and estimates, insurance information, customer information, etc. Deliver value goals by using knowledge of the transportation industry to make recommendations to strengthen customer and carrier/fleet relations through continuous improvement. Optimization of our CHS assets. Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions. Minimum Qualifications (required) High School diploma or GED 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Business, transportation/logistics (mode may vary), including reporting, interpretation of contracts, and customer service. Additional Qualifications Technical, associate degree or higher. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs Excellent communication and time management skills. Negotiation training or transportation pricing experience Detail-oriented, time management, prioritization & multi-tasking capabilities. Ability to collect and evaluate data sets. CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan. CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.