Job Purpose and Impact

The Container International Transportation & Carrier Support Lead will perform complex activities that ensure efficient transportation of materials and products from origin to destination within North America. We seek a motivated professional who will participate in Identifying and selecting most appropriate and cost-effective transportation.

Key Accountabilities

• Apply a meaningful comprehension of transportation and logistics practices and procedures to assist in the negotiation of freight prices and contract terms for customers.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships as it relates to delivery of Cargill containerized cargo shipments and support the global container mode strategy.
• Support the updating of 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.
• Control and track the transport of critical materials.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of related work experience in supply chain or transportation & logistics 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• International logistics or ocean freight experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding and experience with international shipping container industry
• Previous work experience in transportation & logistics for a global company
• Contracting management experience working with external vendors