Logistics Specialist

Bunge • Decatur, AL

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About The Position

The Logistics Specialist supports rail logistics and operations strategy across multiple facilities. The role coordinates domestic rail shipping and train schedules for crush plant logistics, helps balance customer and plant demand with meal and rail availability, monitors loaded rail shipments, and facilitates problem resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1–2 years of work experience.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.
• Good working knowledge of PC applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability after hours and on holidays and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in logistics, transportation, or the food industry.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Use software packages and websites to assist in managing Bunge’s private fleet of rail cars.
• Track production volumes at each facility and understand weekly loading and unloading requirements.
• Balance domestic and export shipments with the commercial Trade Group and Logistics Manager to optimize crush rates and logistical needs.
• Coordinate hopper fleet movements to each facility to ensure adequate equipment.
• Provide plants with daily rail shipment instructions to support optimization and timely delivery.
• Communicate with the commercial Trade Group and plant logistics staff to optimize car utilization, keep tracks clear, maximize car loading, fulfill customer orders, and minimize logistical problems such as no-bill charges and dead freight.
• Monitor loaded cars to their destinations and empty cars to their origins, working with railroads to resolve issues.
• Audit and resolve Railtrac shipment information to ensure accuracy.
• Work with Operations and the Trade team to minimize accessorial charges.
• Contribute to the weekly logistics wire.
• Promote safety and Bunge Core Values in daily activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 5% company contribution and matching of up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually.
• Paid time off based on professional work experience: 25 days for 0–9 years, 30 days for 10–19 years, and 35 days for 20 or more years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level