Market Development Merchant

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Jeffersonville, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is primarily responsible for implementing an overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistic network and operations. Responsibilities include overseeing critical and related inventory, distribution, and transportation operations that support the achievement of organizational goals and KPI’s for product delivery and customer satisfaction. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing transportation of goods. Utilizes analytics to monitor and measure performance, identify problems in operations, and achieve high performance at optimal cost.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and/or experience.
3 year's related working industry experience.
Working knowledge of finance, accounting, and contracts.
Working knowledge of barge loading and railcar operations.
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills to develop knowledge of market prices, trends, and future direction with ability to use this knowledge to make sound business decisions.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
Strong problem solving and resolution skills.
Good time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Manage logistics and execution of assigned program(s).
Maintain and establish new relationships with customers to ensure smooth operations.
Ensure understanding of the requirements of our shareholders for quality, commodity safety, volume and purity (where applicable).
Ensure inventory accuracy.
Manage product inventory to keep production running, increase dump quantity and minimize dump times.
Provide timely communication to various departments and staff regarding commodity positions, loading obligations and loading schedules; and other information pertinent to assigned program(s).
Coordinate and set expectations for the assigned commodity process.
Oversee staffing activities (hiring, training, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); where applicable.
Fully participate in the company Safety, Food Safety, and Quality programs (where applicable, e.g. Oilseed Processing locations).
Other duties as assigned.