Logistics Coordinator

Bunge • Sandston, VA

33d • $51,770 - $58,230 • Onsite

About The Position

Executes the facility operations strategy for the scheduling and contracting trucking for package loads, inbound supplies, bulk oils and ingredients. Manages inventory and freight in and out of outside warehousing facilities. The position coordinates with supply chain and bulk transportation on bulk shipments into and out of the packaging facility. Responsible for the scheduling of packaging trailers, yard management of drop trailers, and contract truck management for the timely delivery of customer orders.

Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary education in logistics discipline or equivalent work experience
• Three to five years experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain or related field required with Food and/or related experience preferred
• Proven and demonstrated leadership and management skills within a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience processing transportation claims, dealing with customer issues, and negotiating traffic rates within preset cost limits
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PP) SAP, and other technical software applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively on teams with other managers both internal and external to the facility
• Knowledge of truck loading, dunnage, strapping, bracing to prevent transportation damage
• General familiarity with the statutes and regulations governing motor carrier transportation
• Knowledge of transportation loss and claim procedures and regulations
• Candidate must be friendly, collaborative, intelligent and hard-working

Responsibilities

• Promote safety by driving a zero-incident culture ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Ensure plant is compliant with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Be an effective safety leader engaging in Bunge Oils Safety discussions and initiatives.
• Manage the local relationships with carriers, maintaining effective two-way communication and teamwork between Bunge and its transportation providers in order to better serve plant and customer needs.
• Planning and execution of orders out of 3PL warehouses, maintaining inventories, proper inventory control and being the main contact for Bunge and 3PL warehouses.
• Communicate with Supply Chain and Customer Service Representatives as well as trucking firms and the railroad to coordinate inbound & outbound shipments.
• Work with Supply Chain to manage oil logistics as well as assign carriers and freight rates with all inbound and outbound truck and rail shipments.
• Produce shipping plan for next day shipments.
• Arrange will-call of goods per schedule of customer.
• Work closely with production scheduler to verify availability of products to limit shortages.
• Recap prior shipments for tracking.
• Compare and negotiate traffic rates up to preset cost limits. Work with corporate traffic management on carrier management.
• Assist corporate Supply Chain and Transportation personnel to leverage Bunge’s transportation spend across multiple plants and business units to get the lowest possible freight cost while maintaining acceptable service levels.
• Plan each order in SAP for Load out and inbound.
• Proactively work with Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives, and plant personnel to prevent/reduce customer issues.
• Addresses customer/carrier and One Weigh issues after-hours as needed.
• Maintain records of Detention/Oil Delivery or loading issues and resolve disputes with carriers.
• Analyze carrier rates and utilize best rates when possible.
• Enter Dispute and reverse shipments, as necessary, and communicate with Accounting.
• Handle customer complaints of damaged product or product shortages due to damaged product, Return goods and damage claims.
• File loss & damage claims with motor carriers, ensuring that claims are filed properly and timely in order to achieve the best likelihood of recovery, and follow up on claims to bring them to settlement within an acceptable period of time.
• Ability to check in drivers and assist with Warehouse Coordinator’s Daily functions.
• Process inbound and outbound paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4%
• 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• $5,000 of tuition expenses reimbursed annually
• Generous PTO based on professional work experience (25 days for 0-9 years, 30 days for 10-19 years, 35 days for 20+ years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree