Carrier Relations Specialist I

Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Diamond Bar
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

At Niagara, we re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.Carrier Relations Specialist IThe Carrier Relations Specialist I assists in the execution of the transportation procurement strategy for an assigned region.Essential FunctionsPrimary daily point of contact for carrier partners within a given regionAssist in the procurement of short term and tactical transportation capacityCommunicating Key Performance Indicators to carrier partners and leverage contractual obligations and relationship to ensure complianceCommunicate daily sourcing needs to carriers while optimizing and maximizing contracted capacityAttend/lead selected carrier meetings including compiling and evaluating summaries of carrier performanceIdentify cost-saving opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership for assigned regionProvide recommendations for supplier process improvementsInteraction with various supply chain departments to drive transportation initiativesOn-board, train, and develop new carriersWork with suppliers to track pricing and capacity changesInvolved in department strategy that include setting team goals, project creation/evaluation, and serving as a project lead for procurement initiativesPlease note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:0 Years
Experience in Field *experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:2 Years
Experience in Field*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and OutlookExperience with Oracle (OTM) preferredAbility to manage multiple sources of information and make independent and timely decisionsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDetail oriented and accurateTeam oriented
collaborates well in a group and contributes in reaching shared goalsSolution driven
Identifies and problem solves through high volume work load with urgencyAbility to prioritize multiple tasks effectivelyStrong relationship building skillsStrong customer advocacy skillsStrong leadership skills and ability to delegateAbility to analyze customer/carrier/order trends pertaining to specific accountChange Management - communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance.Ability to identify, suggest and implement process improvementsThis position embodies the values of Niagara s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducationMinimum Required:Associate's Degree in (Supply Chain, Logistics) or equivalent work experiencePreferred:Bachelor's Degree in (Supply Chain, Logistics) or equivalent work experienceCertification/License: Required:
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None RequiredTypical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary$67,649.00 - $87,944.00 / YearlyBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsAny employment agency, person or entity that submits a rsum into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's rsum will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit rsum to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit rsum into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Plant NameCORP-MAIN

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