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Transportation Buyer | Campbell Supply Company LLC | Cherry Hill, NJ

General Summary
Execute strategic sourcing, buy decisions and operational plans across assigned transportation mode categories in support of the Department and Corporate goals and objectives. Lead strategic productivity initiatives that generate cost savings and process improvement while maintaining high levels of customer service.

Sets the standards for effective negotiations, transportation competency, and company compliance to Federal, industry and internal regulations and guidelines reducing risk and exposure. Responsible for contractual control and rate negotiation for the a transportation category for North America. Provide cost impact analysis and recommendations.

Develop partnerships and manage relationships and performance with the suppliers/carriers utilizing key performance metrics . Look for and analyze new opportunities that will enhance our logistics network through business process and statistical analysis.

Principal Accountabilities
  1. Execute buy strategies in support of a Core Carrier Program based on mode expertise, category management, industry assessment and needs of the business - conduct RFP, RIs and carrier bids.
  2. Participate in carrier negotiations and relationships - ensure contracts support lowest costs and superior service initiatives.
  3. Must have ability to formulate and implement legally binding contracts; expected to understand costing, performance measurement.
  4. Identify productivity initiatives that generate cost savings, cost avoidance and/or service improvements. Question conventional logistical practices and execute programs that leverage our mass that result in lowest imaginable costs.
  5. Accountable for the management of a category within the transportation budget.
  6. Reduce risk and exposure by understanding the complexities of legislation and ensuring compliance: Department of Transportation (DOT), State, Federal and Surface Transportation Board (STB) regulations; including transportation documentation.
  7. Remain abreast with industry and economic development ensuring communication on issues that may have a national or local impact including fuel indexes.
  8. Link with other areas of the organization including Procurement, PF, Supply Chain, CLMs, TMC and the Field operations.
  9. Accountable for creation, deployment and monitoring of key performance metrics.
  10. Accountable for the efficient and effective utilization of all transportation management operations in support of both raw material and finished goods shipping requirements consistent with the companies customer service and cost targets.
  11. Support studies for new items, new sources points or new customer distribution methods. Perform what-if analysis and critical thinking.
  12. Perform supplier assessments, disseminate monthly carrier scorecards and monitor overall performance against scorecard goals and expectations.
  13. Work with ship site location managers to improve operational and performance metrics.
  14. Assist with the implementation of corporate initiatives and maintain sound policies and procedures. Deliver lowest imaginable costs while achieving service objectives and KPIs, Strengthen partnerships with transportation providers delivering win/win results.
  15. Advises management of any opportunities or risks related to departmental expenditures and service issues.
Job Complexity
  • Must be able to understand industry and economic drivers (commodity (fuel)) trends

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain related field
  • 3 - 5 years of supply chain related experience - preferably transportation
  • Good communication, presentation and teamwork skills
  • Good quantitative and analytical skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proficiency in desktop software applications
  • Ability to interact with all levels with customers, 3rd party providers and internal stakeholders

CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
http://www.campbellsoup.com Campbell, the ingredients to be extraordinary. Where icon brands thrive. People are valued. And you can make a difference.

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