Truck Sourcing Specialist

Job Purpose and Impact

The Truck Sourcing Specialist will perform moderately complex activities that ensure efficient transportation of materials and products from origin to destination. In this role, you will participate in the identification and selections of the most appropriate and cost effective transportation.

Key Accountabilities

• Control and track the transport of critical materials.
• Apply a general comprehension of transportation and logistics practices and procedures to assist in the negotiation of freight prices and contract terms for customers.
• Update transportation websites and databases for contracts, freight rates and estimates, insurance and customer information.
• Independently analyze current transportation operations practices to resolve process and cost improvement opportunities.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned #LI-JG3 #LI-Onsite

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 3 years or more of relevant experience.

Position Details

• This position is posted both internally and externally.
• Position is based in Wayzata, MN and Wichita KS
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this role
• The expected salary for this position is $45 000 - $50 000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)