Logistics Specialist

CHS, Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Transportation division. We are hiring two Logistics Specialists to complete our team. You must be customer focused with excellent communication skills, project management, and change management skills. We are hiring two individuals, one to cover the midwest region, and the other to cover the PNW region. Both individuals will sit at our main office in Inver Grove Heights.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in one or more of the followng:Business regarding transportation/logistics (mode may very) including reporting, interpretation of contracts, and customer service.
High School diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Technical, associate degree or higher.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Ability to Multi-task
Good coordination and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-today logistics activities required for the transportation of products.
Work with production plants and sales staff on transportation schedules/dispatch tender loads to ensure timely and accurate execution of logistics movement.
Select carriers and/or drivers to initiate shipments to encompass all commodities.
Participate and contribute in negotiating competitive rates or contracts with suppliers and carriers.
Manage capacity and service expectations.
Independently analyze current transportation operations practices to resolve process and cost improvement opportunities.
Manage carrier relationships and build long term partnerships.
Monitor carrier/fleet performance/KPI’s and take corrective action to reverse negative trends and maintain required service levels.
Update transportation websites and databases for contracts, freight rates, and estimates, insurance information, customer information, etc.
Deliver value goals by using knowledge of the transportation industry to make recommendations to strengthen customer and carrier/fleet relations through continuous improvement.
Optimization of our CHS assets.
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.