Carrier Relations Specialist I - Niagara Bottling

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 I

The Carrier Relations Specialist I assists in the execution of the transportation procurement strategy for an assigned region.

Essential Functions

• Primary daily point of contact for carrier partners within a given region 
• Assist in the procurement of short term and tactical transportation capacity
• Communicating Key Performance Indicators to carrier partners and leverage contractual obligations and relationship to ensure compliance
• Communicate daily sourcing needs to carriers while optimizing and maximizing contracted capacity
• Attend/lead selected carrier meetings including compiling and evaluating summaries of carrier performance 
• Identify cost-saving opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership for assigned region
• Provide recommendations for supplier process improvements
• Interaction with various supply chain departments to drive transportation initiatives
• On-board, train, and develop new carriers
• Work with suppliers to track pricing and capacity changes
• Involved in department strategy that include setting team goals, project creation/evaluation, and serving as a project lead for procurement initiatives
• Please 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0 Years  – Experience in Field

               *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 Years– Experience in Field

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with Oracle (OTM) preferred
• Ability to manage multiple sources of information and make independent and timely decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Team oriented – collaborates well in a group and contributes in reaching shared goals
• Solution driven – Identifies and problem solves through high volume work load with urgency
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong customer advocacy skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to delegate
• Ability to analyze customer/carrier/order trends pertaining to specific account
• Change Management - communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance. 
• Ability to identify, suggest and implement process improvements

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Associate's Degree in (Supply Chain, Logistics) or equivalent work experience

• Preferred: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in (Supply Chain, Logistics)  or equivalent work experience

Certification/License:

• Required:            N/A
• Preferred:           N/A

Foreign Language

• Required:            None Required
• Preferred:           None Required

Typical Compensation Range

$68,640.00 - $88,874.50 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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