Logistics Coordinator Intern

CHS, Inc. • Inver Grove Heights, MN

2d

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.SummaryCHS has a new opportunity in our centralized rail transportation group. We are looking for a logistics coordinator intern! You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, work well in a self-directed environment and complete tasks with a high-level of detail. The hours for this position will be 9am-5pm M-F and may require overtime for holiday, after hours and weekend support.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business analytics, or logisitcs/transportation
• Ability to work overtime, including evenings and/or weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Accurate keyboarding, 10 key, and data entry

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of railroad operations, rules, and regulations
• Transportation billing experience or knowledge

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with several departments internally as well as the various departments of partner railroads.
• Initiate shipment documentation to railroads (bill of ladings) and manage the day-to-day diverse needs of the rail services group with regard to billing.
• Review data for deficiencies, resolve discrepancies with merchandisers, and input rail billing instructions into CMIS mainframe and SAP.
• Create final shipment documentation (bill of lading) by compiling, filing, sorting, and establishing rail data priorities. Submit via EDE with positive confirmation of waybill to meet deadlines described by individual railroads.
• Verify entered rail billing data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data; assisting merchandisers and accountants when information is incomplete or missing.
• Assist merchandisers with diversions and similar rebill requests by acquiring permission and rate protection from railroads.
• Assist customers with various transportation and logistical needs.
• Track and Trace shipments to ensure billing is active and moving correctly.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Benefits

• CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions.
• If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).
• CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern