Freight Operations:  

• Develop and execute tactical truck transportation plans for multiple Purina manufacturing facilities  

• Manage transportation events and enhance carrier utilization to ensure on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction 

• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with internal team members (Commodity Buyers, Coordinators, Material Resource Planners, Manufacturing Personnel, and Customer Service Representatives)

• Understand freight bill payments and assist Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies 

• Strategically develop, recommend, and implement cost savings and/or service improvement programs 

• Lead and manage relationships with strategic service providers by conducting monthly meetings, implement corrective action plans as needed, and maintain accountability to achieve optimal service levels 

• Participate in monthly team meetings and report on established KPI’s, share relevant market information, and align on team strategies 

Rail Operations: 

• Execute inbound, interplant, and outbound rail transportation activities with both short line and Class I Railroads 

• Track and trace rail equipment to mitigate central plant ingredient runouts 

• Document and resolve service performance issues with railroads 
  Resolve invoice discrepancies, misrouting, and lost/delayed railcars 

Experience-Education (Required): 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or related field 

• 1+ years of Transportation-related experience  

Competencies-Skills (Required): 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Deliver results; Integrity; Customer focus; System knowledge; Problem solving/decision making; Organization and planning skills  

Competencies-Skills (Preferred): 

• Adaptability and flexibility, communication, building relationships, customer focus and ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment 

• Experience with OTM software (Oracle Transportation Management), Excel, and Power BI