Territory Transportation Manager - East Region

Description Territory Transportation Manager – East Region We are looking for a Territory Manager for Pilgrim’s who will be responsible for the operational oversight and execution of transportation functions across Pilgrim’s US poultry business. They will drive a team of transportation specialists to ensure the logistical and operational excellence of the transportation team supporting Pilgrim’s East Region. This role will be based at our Corporate Office in Greeley, CO. Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day operation and development of the East Region Transportation Team Build relationships with sales team, plant personnel, carrier base, receivers and other key business partners Manage freight rate negotiations for dedicated carrier and spot business Maintain transport carrier performance- on time, service levels, capacity commitments, communication, etc. Manage drop trailers and dedicated fleets Educate team on current industry trends Monitor performance on a weekly, monthly and annual basis On-call responsibility on evenings and weekends as necessary Other duties assigned Qualifications: 3+ years relevant industry experience preferred. 3+ years supervisory/leadership experience preferred. In-depth knowledge of US domestic transportation. Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task Problem solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Works well under pressure with time sensitive products. Solid decision making and problem-solving skills. Microsoft Office applications, including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook Willing to travel up to 10% Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays; 401(k): eligible after 90 days of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule Base salary range of $68,000 - $80,000 Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs. The posted salary range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, tenure, internal equity, market data, and may vary accordingly. This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, …

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