Strategic Sourcing Specialist- Truck, Bulk Shipping


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Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist- Truck, Bulk Shipping
Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN, Midwest United States, USA

Company: CHS Inc.
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Transportation division . We are looking for a Truck Bulk Sourcing Specialist, experienced to complete our team . You must be customer-focused , with excellent communication , project management, and change management skills. Must have the ability to influence internal customers, build relationships, and lead change efforts.

Responsibilities


    • Select carriers and/or drivers to initiate shipments to encompass all bulk commodities.
    • Participate and contribute in negotiating competitive rates or contracts with suppliers and carriers.
    • Manage capacity and service expectations.
    • Independently analyze current transportation operations practices to resolve process and cost improvement opportunities Work with facilities and trading teams on truck transportation requirements and needs to execute logistics movement accurately.
    • Manage carrier relationships and build long-term partnerships.
    • Monitor carrier/fleet performance/KPI’s and take corrective action to reverse negative trends and maintain required service levels.
    • Update transportation websites and databases for contracts, freight rates, and estimates, insurance information, customer information, etc.
    • Deliver value goals by using knowledge of the transportation industry to make recommendations to strengthen customer and carrier/fleet relations through continuous improvement.
    • Optimization of our CHS assets.
    • Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.




Minimum Qualifications (required)

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Business, transportation/logistics (mode may vary), including reporting, interpretation of contracts, and customer service.


Additional Qualifications

    • Technical, associate degree or higher.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
    • Excellent communication and time management skills.
    • Negotiation training or transportation pricing experience
    • Detail-oriented, time management, prioritization & multi-tasking capabilities.
    • Ability to collect and evaluate data sets.




CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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Job Post Date: 03/28/26
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