The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
This role provides technical support for company logistics systems and industry systems. Resonsible for the collection, review and analysis of transportation data and carrier proposals. Conducts cost studies to suport and validate carrier negotations around rates and provides cost/benefit analysis. Reports monthly operational and financial metrics. Provides training and peer leadership to transportation team. Ensures optimal use of company assets (owned or leased). Informs internal and external customers of status by written reports and oral communication. Analyzes daily information for service trends and develops proactive resolutions with carriers, plant yards and internal customers. Responsible for hazardous fleet deployment, maintenance and compliance testing. Available for on call duty as required.
Requires a comprehensive knowledge of all transportation modes and distribution patterns for bulk shipments. Must have knowledge of production scheduling systems, plant operations, and safety requirements. Must be proficient with Microsoft software packages. Rail car expediting experience is a plus.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. Must exhibit excellent customer service attitude and be a team player. Must be able to work independently, have good problem resolution skills and excellent organizational skills. Must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines with multiple projects. Must have the ability to complete complex assignments that are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity. Must serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues. Requires ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, Department of Transportation regulations and Bureau of Explosives Tariff. Requires ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, proportions, and volume with the use of basic algebra and geometry
Job Requisition ID 27117
Travel Required None
Location(s) Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**
Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
