Market Development Merchant

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Jeffersonville, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job is primarily responsible for coordinating all aspects of logistics for one or more means of transportation, such as rail/truck/container/barge/specialty commodities, bulk and other freight/cargo. At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice. Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and working experience.
3 years’ related experience.
Basic knowledge of applicable industry and industry trends.
General knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Proficiency in computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Demonstrated risk management aptitude.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Strong problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paces work environment.
Ability to work successfully both autonomously and within a team environment.
Ability to work extended hours on an as needed basis.
Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Track and/or coordinate various transportation assets (such as barges, containers, trucks, vessels, and/or rail and inventory) to ensure on time delivery.
Manage activities related to transportation mode(s) (i.e. receive and process applications/documentation; process and apply out bound barges, coding and flagging within internal systems, loading instructions, handling re-consignment, addressing damage and quality claims).
Monitor various conditions that affect various modes of transportation and communicate with all internal and external stakeholders involved in transport; to include merchandising team, customers, carriers, barge lines, customer agents, international banks, vessel agents, elevator personnel and other service providers (i.e. river and lock conditions).
Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate billing and collect on past due accounts.
Assist facility managers track logistic movements; where applicable.
Manage a list of approved vendors (trucking companies, barge lines, rail lines etc.) and ensure vendors stay current on all company insurance requirements.
Assist in prospecting new trucking and/or rail companies, through obtaining approval for them to haul for the company.
Administer, review, and monitor logistics-related contracts.
Prepare, verify and distribute various operational and performance reports (i.e. transportation volumes such as records or tonnage and shrink of product loaded on the barge for customers, number of railcars used by customers per month, revenue, storage, and other expenses; IP and by-product vessel loadings, GMO test results, performance reports).
Verify and/or approve invoices related to logistics service such as destination barge and/or rail demurrage, switch and reconsignment charges, and barge inspections, and rail storage (where applicable).
May verify various inspections and tests on modes of transportation to ensure contract specifications are met.
Analyze various information to use in recurring reports.
Other duties as assigned (i.e. coordination of various operations such as dryer).