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 transported by road, rail, and ocean to customers across Bunge’s global network. The role helps ensure commodities move on time to meet contractual obligations and customer needs. It manages freight and warehouse bookings, negotiates transportation rates, schedules loads against sales contracts to minimize storage costs, and handles daily freight-related tasks and supply-chain issues. The position also supports accurate logistics data, 3PL compliance and invoice review, carrier unload tracking, and logistics reporting and planning.

Requirements

Four years of experience in logistics, transportation, and inventory management.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered if they provide the required knowledge, skills, and competence.
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, with the ability to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.
Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated ability to use databases, communication software, and word-processing applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Administration is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the transportation industry.
Demonstrated understanding of Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF) and Cost and Freight (CFR) intercompany terms.

Responsibilities

Coordinate movement of raw cotton bales from origin to end users.
Negotiate freight with vendors for domestic and international shipments, and manage freight, warehouse, and international shipment bookings.
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 across the supply chain.
Ensure accurate data entry and system uploads, including load dates and rail and port cutoffs for trucking and ocean freight.
Make data-driven decisions, keep customer needs at the forefront, and proactively gain insight into global strategy.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and vendors.
Onboard 3PL providers in compliance with Bunge policies and practices.
Identify, investigate, and communicate discrepancies in 3PL 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.