**Description** **Job Title:** **Transportation Specialist** **Location: Tupelo** **Our Company, Your Opportunity:** Nearly 150 years ago, Gustavus Swift founded Swift & Company. He was a true pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry. This commitment to transformation mirrors that of JBS Prepared Foods today. JBS Prepared Foods (formerly Swift Prepared Foods) is the prepared foods arm of JBS USA, one of the world’s largest meat companies. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality. **Our Mission:** To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS. **Role:** The Transportation Specialist is responsible for **Responsibilities:** + Coordinate the transportation planning of customer replenishment orders in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible, while meeting all customer service expectations + Responsible for the transportation coordinating/planning at assigned plants, company distribution centers, and third-party warehouses via all available modes for our products + Interface regularly with product management, production operations, as well as carriers and customers, to discuss and improve how logistics are managed + Act as a liaison between trucker, customer, sales, and operations teams + Review and understand weekly reports to ensure cost is being managed efficiently and meeting a minimum of 98% on time delivery + Responsible for dealing with carrier issues or communicating issues to carriers that have arisen at the shipping facility that may delay loading and/or on time delivery. Will be available to handle these types of issues 24 hours a day 7 days a week via cell phone + Respond to calls and emails after hours and notification of other persons within Swift Prepared Foods, either by phone or email of issues or problems with orders + Other duties as assigned The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. **Skills and Qualifications:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. + Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred + SAP knowledge and experience preferred + Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred + General understanding of US geography + Excellent follow through skills required + Ability to multi-task + Excellent communication skills preferred + Compassionate to customer needs + Can thrive in team environment + As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate **Physical Demands:** The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear + Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus **Work Environment:** + Desk Job If interested, please apply at **jbssa.com/careers** We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan. JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer. **EOE/Vets/Disability**