Logistics Coordinator

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Mandeville, LA

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job is primarily responsible for coordinating all aspects of logistics for one or more means of grain/freight/cargo/specialty commodities transportation such as rail container, barge, truck and/or vessel. At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets. Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies. ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and working experience.
3 years’ related experience.
Basic knowledge of applicable industry and industry trends.
General knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Proficiency in computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Demonstrated risk management aptitude.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Strong problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paces work environment.
Ability to work successfully both autonomously and within a team environment.
Ability to work extended hours on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

Track and/or coordinate barges, trucks, vessels, and/or rail and inventory to ensure on time delivery.
Manage various barge and/or rail activities (i.e. receive and process barge applications; process and apply out bound barges, coding and flagging within internal systems, loading instructions, barge re-consignment, barge damage and quality claims).
Monitor various conditions that affect various modes of transportation and communicate with all parties involved in transport, including merchandising team, customers, barge lines, customer agents, international banks, vessel agents, elevator personnel and others (i.e. river and lock conditions).
Work with Accounting to ensure accurate billing and collect on past due accounts.
Assist facility managers track grain and/or rail movements; where applicable.
Manage a list of approved vendors (trucking companies, barge lines, rail lines etc.) and ensure vendors stay current on all company insurance requirements.
Assist in prospecting new trucking and/or rail companies, through obtaining approval for them to haul for the company.
Administer, review, and monitor contracts.
Prepare, verify and distribute various reports (i.e. records tonnage and shrink of product loaded on the barge for customers, number of railcars used by customers per month, revenue, storage, and other expenses; IP and by-product vessel loadings, GMO test results, performance reports).
Verify and/or approve invoices related to destination barge and/or rail demurrage, switch and reconsignment charges, and barge inspections; and rail storage where applicable.
May verify various inspections and tests on modes of transportation to ensure contract specifications are met.
Analyze various information to use in recurring reports.
Other duties as assigned (i.e. coordination of various operations such as dryer).