8149 A99 SHIPPING - Logistics Specialist - 1407

Grain & Protein Technologies • Assumption, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The North America team is currently looking for a Logistics Specialist on 1st shift to join our Assumption, IL facility.
The Logistics Specialist supports pre/post logistics functions for particular Ship Via categories as assigned; including but not limited to scheduling pickup of product, coordinating with customers, outbound dock scheduling, reporting of performance and metrics, and exception management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous Shipping / Receiving / Supply Chain experience preferred
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Solid math skills
• Ability to read, write
• Strong aptitude with computers and various systems, multi-line phones, email communication
• Aptitude with Microsoft Office and the like.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments.
• Strong analytical ability.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capable of managing daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for a Ship Via within Shipping SAP in conjunction with other tools.
• Manages paperwork development that serves as primary documentation for loading functions.
• Ability to process orders for assigned Ship Via’s for all domestic, international and special shipments.
• Works with the Shipping Supervisor and Team Leader to facilitate schedule and level load planning.
• Works with Team Leaders through various shipping processes to facilitate schedule conflict resolution.
• Works with logistics team to facilitate proper shipping documentation.
• Communicates directly with customers to confirm order shipments as required by the assigned Ship Via.
• Reports daily to various departments.
• Works directly with customers, sales, and outside logistics groups to resolve shipping conflicts.
• Follows required safety and work procedures.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area to 5S Standards.
• Implement all aspects of Grain & Protein Technologies Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees