Logistics Specialist - Rail

Louis Dreyfus Company • Kansas City, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves to optimize the execution of truck and rail shipments of biofuels and vegetable oils into and out of a large vertically integrated oilseeds processing facility. The ideal candidate has a keen interest in the food and biofuels space with an ambition to grow with LDC as it expands its US footprint, while maintaining a focus on safety, sustainability, and customer service.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) is required, preferably in a Finance, Science or Logistics discipline and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, must have at least 5 years of experience working in logistics, supply chain management or customs clearance of food grade products.
• Supply chain risk management & inventory management
• Direct verbal and written experience managing customer expectations, demands, and resolving complaints
• Experience in liquid bulk logistics including the operation and maintenance of bulk tank trucks and tank cars.
• 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
• Manages a to-do list and prioritizes workload
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, preferably MS Word and Excel & SharePoint

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with biofuels, 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 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

• Support scheduling and executing biodiesel truck and rail logistics to suit customer needs
• Maintain fleet consisting of oil, biodiesel, refined glycerin and canola railcars.
• Update forecast in a timely manner to support daily decision making for purchases and sales
• Coordinate daily loading / unloading of rail to prioritize loading / unloading rail to align with operations according to available inventory and railcar availability.
• Participates in planning meetings focusing on inventory management (biodiesel and vegetable oil)
• Coordinates inbound bean oil truck and rail logistics with the commercial and operations teams
• Establishes and maintains freight pricing matrices to and from customer/supplier origins and destinations
• Communicates customer quality requirements and requests to the lab and operations teams
• Prepares and aggregates paperwork needed for inbound and outbound shipments
• Liaise daily with Biodiesel & Ingredients sales teams on associated markets
• Focus on cost savings for logistics to support business needs.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies.
• Build relationships with freight providers, expand network or truck carriers, optimize preferred carriers for common lanes
• Assist in merchandising by-products.
• 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: Mid Level