Logistics Coordinator

Louis Dreyfus Company • Claypool, IN

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About The Position

This position serves to optimize the execution of truck shipments of products from various origins to destinations to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries. This role works closely with internal and external customers to plan, coordinate and maintain efficient logistics while maintaining a focus on safety, sustainability, and customer service.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a Finance, Science or Logistics discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, must have at least 3 years of experience working in logistics, supply chain management or customs clearance of food grade products.
• Supply chain risk management & inventory management
• Strong understanding of major transport modes and their scope.
• Direct verbal and written experience managing customer expectations, demands, and resolving complaints
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professionalism when interacting with customers over the phone, email, and in person.
• Attention to detail is critical
• Negotiation skills with vendors or customers
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, preferably MS Word, Excel and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

• Experience in liquid bulk logistics including the operation and maintenance of bulk tank trucks.
• Familiarity with vegetable oils, or liquid food grade products
• Financial acumen with regard to logistics budgeting, freight value estimation, network modeling, and forecasting.
• General understanding of food grade hygiene procedures and quality documentation.
• Understanding of import/export processes including ISF process, FDA pre notify process, and customs clearance.
• Familiarity with freight invoice payment, claims settlement, and procurement events/bid processes.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and execute inbound and outbound truck logistics to meet customer requests.
• Track shipments and proactive monitor to resolve delays.
• Process schedule revisions with accuracy.
• Communicate shipment status updates to customers and internal contacts.
• Participate in planning meetings focusing on inventory management.
• Set delivery appointments at destinations through various systems.
• Coordinates outbound shipments with scale house and / or warehouse.
• Maintains freight pricing matrices to and from customer/supplier origins and destinations across multiple systems.
• Prepares and aggregates physical and digital documents required for shipments
• Focus on cost savings for logistics to support business needs
• Build relationships with freight providers, expand network or truck carriers, optimize preferred carriers for common lanes
• Support daily and monthly reporting
• Cross-train on other roles in the office.
• Develop competence in LDC products varying qualities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees