Logistics Coordinator

About the Role

Executes the facility operations strategy for scheduling and contracting trucking for package loads, inbound supplies, bulk oils, and ingredients. Manages inventory and freight in and out of outside warehousing facilities. Coordinates with supply chain and bulk transportation on bulk shipments into and out of the packaging facility. Responsible for scheduling packaging trailers, yard management of drop trailers, and contract truck management for the timely delivery of customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety by driving a zero-incident culture ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Ensure plant compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Engage in Bunge Oils Safety discussions and initiatives as an effective safety leader.
• Plan and execute orders out of 3PL warehouses, maintain inventories, and ensure proper inventory control.
• Communicate with Supply Chain, Customer Service Representatives, trucking firms, and the railroad to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments.
• Work with Supply Chain to manage oil logistics, assign carriers, and set freight rates for all inbound and outbound truck and rail shipments.
• Produce shipping plans for next-day shipments.
• Arrange will-call of goods per customer schedule.
• Work closely with the production scheduler to verify product availability and limit shortages.
• Recap prior shipments for tracking.
• Compare and negotiate traffic rates up to preset cost limits.
• Work with corporate traffic management on carrier management.
• Assist corporate Supply Chain and Transportation personnel to leverage Bunge’s transportation spend across multiple plants and business units.
• Plan each order in SAP for load out and inbound.
• Proactively work with Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives, and plant personnel to prevent or reduce customer issues.
• Address customer, carrier, and One Weigh issues after-hours as needed.
• Maintain records of Detention/Oil Delivery or loading issues and resolve disputes with carriers.
• Analyze carrier rates and utilize the best rates when possible.
• Enter dispute and reverse shipments as necessary and communicate with Accounting.
• File loss and damage claims with motor carriers, ensuring proper and timely filing to achieve the best likelihood of recovery, and follow up on claims.
• Process inbound and outbound paperwork.
• Manage local purchase requisitions for indirect (non-bill of material) products and services according to defined strategies and frameworks.
• Execute local purchase requisitions via purchase order or purchasing card.
• Follow up on purchase orders.
• Collaborate with local planning functions on production schedules and MRP min/max levels.
• Ensure all purchased materials and services are delivered on time to support a 24/7 plant operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary education in logistics discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Three to five years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or a related field; food and/or related experience preferred.
• Proven and demonstrated leadership and management skills within a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience processing transportation claims, dealing with customer issues, and negotiating traffic rates within preset cost limits.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP, and other technical software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively on teams with other managers both internal and external to the facility.
• Knowledge of truck loading, dunnage, strapping, and bracing to prevent transportation damage.
• General familiarity with the statutes and regulations governing motor carrier transportation.
• Knowledge of transportation loss and claim procedures and regulations.
• Must be friendly, collaborative, intelligent, and hardworking.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support: Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off: Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience:
  • 0 – 9 years: 25 days
  • 10 – 19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $56,936.00–$64,053.00. In addition to the regular compensation, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus.