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102269BR

Job Title:

Transportation Manager - Trucking - Dawson, GA

Department/Function:

Logistics, Transportation,Warehousing, Supply Chain

Job Description:

Transportation Manager – Dawson, GA

Full-time, Exempt

**Position Overview:** The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of transportation management within the organization, including carrier relationship management, rate maintenance, freight operations, invoice processing, and trailer usage agreements. This role requires a strategic approach to continuous improvement, data management, and collaboration with both internal teams and external partners. The Transportation Manager will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing transportation-related expenses, and coordinating operational improvements across various transportation functions. This role will work out of the Dawson, GA office.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Carrier Relationship Management

+ Oversee relationships with key carriers and a comprehensive network of owner-operators.

+ Ensure effective communication and collaboration with carriers to maintain operational efficiency and service quality.

+ Rate Maintenance

+ Manage rate structures for farmer stock, harvest, and seed transportation.

+ Input and update rate information in the PPS system to ensure accurate and timely rate data.

+ Freight Location-to-Location Operations

+ Negotiate and confirm new lanes with brokers as they arise, and renegotiate existing lanes as required.

+ Maintain and update location-to-location mileage information in the PPS system.

+ Invoice Management

+ Facilitate resolution of invoicing gaps between buying points and brokers.

+ Troubleshoot invoicing issues, offering solutions to improve accuracy and reduce discrepancies.

+ Bail Out Management & Strategic Planning

+ Track and optimize load numbers, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and the adoption of updated technology.

+ Coordinate bailouts with shelling plant and buying point key personnel to optimize the shelling network and meet customer demand.

+ Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and manage the carrier scorecard, focusing on planned versus actual performance to improve data quality and operational outcomes.

+ Oversee the bail-out spreadsheet, comparing year-over-year allocations, planned versus actual spend, and percentage allocations.

+ Ensure daily updates of the SE Bail Out Spreadsheet and the Pull Plan, and translate data into actionable plans.

+ Legal & Compliance

+ Manage trailer usage agreements, particularly for Golden Peanut trailers, including the 10% lease deduction.

+ Oversee Buying Point Trailer Usage Agreements, primarily for commissioned buying points.

+ Utilize RMIS for carrier setup, compliance, and organizational requirements.

+ Address insurance claims and ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements.

+ Company Trailer Management

+ Manage the maintenance and billing for Spireon, with a focus on cost-benefit analysis and payback opportunities.

+ Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure trailer compliance and maintenance, including regular preventive maintenance (PM).

+ Maintain an accurate trailer inventory sheet and organize trailer titles.

+ Optimize asset allocation by working with the procurement team to evaluate the need for asset additions, removals, or relocations, with the goal of maximizing asset utilization and minimizing excess.

+ Collaboration with ADM Groups

+ Work closely with the DOT Compliance team, Truck and Trailer Management, and ADM Trucking personnel to ensure smooth transportation operations.

+ Collaborate with various ADM teams to align on transportation priorities and operational goals.

+ Company Truck Management

+ Oversee the current company truck operations in Blakely, with an eye toward expansion into Ashburn, Dawson, and Headland.

+ Support sustainability initiatives related to transportation operations.

+ Transportation Review & Operational Setup

+ Conduct thorough assessments of transportation flows within plants and buying points to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

+ Develop process improvements to optimize truck traffic flow and increase operational efficiency.

+ Foster a “shipper of choice” reputation by exploring opportunities to reduce wait times and enhance service for transportation partners.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:102269BR

Req/Job ID:

102269BR

City:

Dawson

State:

GA - Georgia

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$70,400.00 - $132,900.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus