Analyst I Logistics (Omaha, NE)

Bunge•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Analyst I Logistics coordinates cost-effective transportation logistics and maximizes freight arbitrage for raw cotton moved by road, rail, and ocean transport to customers in Bunge’s global network. The role ensures commodities move on time to meet contractual obligations and customer needs. It involves coordinating cotton movements, negotiating freight, managing bookings and shipments, minimizing storage costs, resolving supply-chain issues, maintaining accurate logistics data, and tracking carrier unloads. The analyst also supports data-driven decision-making, communicates with colleagues, customers, and vendors, onboards third-party logistics providers in line with company policies, reviews invoices, and maintains logistics tools and reports.

Requirements

Four years of experience in logistics, transportation, and inventory management.
An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and competence will be considered.
Demonstrated understanding of Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF) and Cost and Freight (CFR) intercompany terms.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Ability to negotiate freight contracts and rates.
Demonstrated planning and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, including meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated ability to use databases, communication software, and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Administration is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the transportation industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinate movement of raw cotton bales from origin to end users.
Negotiate freight with vendors for domestic and international shipments and manage freight and warehouse bookings and international shipments.
Minimize storage costs by scheduling loads against sales contracts and reviewing scheduled loads to optimize freight costs.
Complete day-to-day freight-related tasks and resolve issues throughout the supply chain.
Ensure accurate data entry and system uploads, including load dates and rail and port cuts for trucking and ocean freight.
Make data-driven decisions, keep customers at the forefront, and proactively gain insight into global strategy.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and vendors.
Onboard third-party logistics providers in compliance with Bunge policies and practices.
Identify, investigate, and communicate discrepancies in third-party logistics invoices.
Obtain unload information from carriers in a timely manner and track unloads daily.
Develop and maintain logistics activity tools and reporting mechanisms.
Identify trends and anomalies and take corrective action to logistics plans as needed.