Import/Export Logistics Specialist

Louis Dreyfus Company•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Responsible for executing and coordinating import and export shipments of food and feed ingredients for international and domestic shipments. The role also coordinates warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, and dispatching goods to ensure on-time customer deliveries. It develops relationships with carriers to maintain or improve the company’s competitive position, supports compliance with global trade regulations, optimizes supply chain efficiency, and maintains accurate inventory control. The specialist coordinates deliveries with little supervision, promptly communicates concerns and risks, and prioritizes workload to meet deadlines. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or economics, or at least 4 years of experience in import/export logistics, supply chain management, or customs clearance of food-grade products in lieu of a degree.
Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and documentation, including a firm understanding of Incoterms.
Ability to communicate and minimize risks associated with international shipments.
Knowledge of U.S. and foreign regulations for international shipments of food products.
Knowledge of grain industry practices, terminology, and settlement processes.
Strong practical accounting, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Excel and Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, set and adhere to deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks.
Domestic travel to visit customers, up to 20% at times; some weekend work and occasional call-ins or extended hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Freight forwarding experience.
Warehouse inventory and freight experience with liquid food-grade products.
Experience with CBP, CARM, and ACE.

Responsibilities

Maintain competitive transportation rates to quote customer business and manage shipments.
Develop competence in LDC product markets, product qualities, and transportation needs.
Communicate professionally with customers to coordinate timely deliveries.
Contribute to inventory management of products in warehouses, tanks, rail cars, containers, and other locations.
Understand quality requirements and communicate customer issues to quality and operations teams.
Coordinate international shipments, including documentation, customs clearance, and freight forwarding.
Track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays or discrepancies.
Prepare and maintain shipping documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and packing lists.
Assist with other duties as assigned by the Head of Logistics.
Communicate relevant pricing information, freight risk awareness, and customer performance concerns to the sales team.
Assist with setting up carriers and maintaining carrier documents and certificates.
Use multiple systems to maintain carrier and freight information and coordinate inbound and outbound logistics for multiple products.
Cross-train with the logistics team and assist other team members when needed.
Contribute to group discussions about process improvements and ways to elevate the business.
Coordinate delivery of sales, communicate concerns or risks promptly, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Perform quality work within deadlines, interact professionally, cooperate with colleagues and business associates, and comply with applicable law and company policy.