Transportation Manager

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is a leader in the pet products industry, dedicated to improving the lives of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Core philosophies include promoting responsible pet care, humane education, community involvement, and the positive bond between people and their pets.

Nestlé Purina was formed when Friskies PetCare Company and Ralston Purina merged in December 2001. The new organization combines their rich histories, diverse resources and complimentary strengths, offering pets and their owners a wide variety of innovative, high-quality and nutritious products.

The North American headquarters for Nestlé Purina is located at Checkerboard Square in St. Louis, where Ralston Purina was founded more than a century ago. The company has approximately 7,000 employees through its manufacturing facilities and corporate office.

EOE/MFDV
Nestlé is an 'Equal Opportunity Employer' and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment.Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility is to maintain an adequate supply of quality trasnporation carriers to ensure a high level of service to our customers at the lowest cost.
Transportation closely interfaces with the local departments of production, order planning, quality assurance, accounting, logistics as well as St. Louis Transporation/Distribution Staff.
Supervise all carriers to ensure adherence to transporation laws and NPPC operating standards and applicable laws.
Coordinate daily activities of Transporation Clerks and Trade Representatives. Performs performance reviews for Transportation staff.
Manage pallet purchase and sales program.
Perform match pay resolution for Buying Department.
Supervisor Duties include:
Recruit and Interview job candidates
Set or recommend salary levels
Set hours of work
Train less senior employees
Recommend employment actions (e.g. promotions, terminations)
Review/evaluate work/performance of less senior employees
Control flow and distribution of supplies and materials
Select or recommend hiring job candidates
Assign work
Orient new employees to the job
Identify staffing needs
Plan/prioritize work of others
Monitor budgets and allocate spending
Act on employee problems, handle complaints
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.Experience: 3-4+ years