Director, Third Party Hauling

Strategic Relationship Management Program Lead

Leads strategic and operational execution of robust relationship management program across the cooperative's raw milk supply chain. Ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective transportation of milk from farm to processing plant. Responsible for negotiating contracts, managing carrier performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory, cooperative standards, and ensuring service to member-owners and plants while reducing cost of moving milk to market. Collaborates with planning team, marketing, processing facilities, carriers, and internal teams to design and execute logistics strategies that support the cooperative's mission, growth, and sustainability. Drive cost efficiency and service excellence through strong vendor relationships and data driven decision making.

Location : This position has flexibility to be based at one of the following DFA offices :

• Kansas City, KS
• Medina, OH
• Syracuse, NY
• Knoxville, TN
• Grapevine, TX
• Corona, CA
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Greeley, CO

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Develop and implement standardized program for third party contractors, including but not limited to : contract negotiations, compliance and performance management.

Cultivate a culture of safety, compliance and accountability across the third-party contractor network

Partner with marketing, planning staff, and plants to align milk movements with cooperative priorities and regulatory standards.

Lead, develop and collaborate with a strong team of regional third-party hauler managers across regions.

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be assigned as needed.