Logistics & Inventory Specialist - Conserv FS - Lisle, IL

About the role

Conserv FS is a full-service agriculture cooperative offering high quality turf, energy, and agronomy products and services for the purpose of improving customer profitability since 1928. Conserv FS is headquartered in Woodstock, IL and serves patrons in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Backed by a track record of success, an excellent group of employees, and a strong financial position, Conserv FS is among the premier ag supply companies in the geography it serves. The Conserv FS vision is to be the best, most innovative and diversified agricultural cooperative.

Assists the Service Center Manager with the supervision and leadership of the operations of the assigned location including personnel, scheduling, logistics, packaged product handling and customer satisfaction. Assists in the development and implementation of business plans that maximize location profitability.

Reports to: Service Center Manager. Status: Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Assists Location Manager with supervision of all operations, scheduling service equipment and personnel at the assigned location.
• Schedules and performs maintenance of assigned equipment, rolling stock and facilities.
• Leads personnel to follow all safe operating procedures and regulations.
• Responsible for the inventory control and updates inventory as needed.
• Assures all products are accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.
• Process and print delivery, transfer and customer pickups, DOT transportation documents for HAZ-MAT and maps with contact information as needed.
• Responsible for ordering assigned product categories/product lines.
• Assists walk in customers, answer phone, take and enter orders.
• Assists in the development and implementation of business plans that maximize location profitability.
• Works with Service Center Mgr. for contracting building and equipment repairs and maintenance (plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• Assist with IRP registration, vehicle insurance, HAZ-Mat registration, IFTA registration, vehicle safety
• Responsible for maintaining office and warehouse equipment, as appropriate, according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Use effective negotiation skills to identify customer needs, recommend additional products or services, and support up-selling opportunities.
• Apply effective problem-solving techniques to identify issues, evaluate possible solutions, and implement practical resolutions in a timely manner.
• Serves as backup to the manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of daily operations and support for employees and customers.
• May be required to cross-train and substitute for other administrative positions.
• Follows Conserv FS’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all