Logistics Specialist

Position Summary

Livestock Nutrition Center is seeking to hire a motivated, full-time Logistics Specialist whose primary focus will be to provide logistical, administrative, and customer service support to the Commodity Merchandising team. This role will be providing a high level of customer service with both customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide exceptional customer service internally and externally.
• Provide logistical support to Merchandisers with truck, rail, and barge shipments.
• Daily data entry into contract management system. This includes creating new sales and purchase contracts, inputting truck, rail and barge shipment data, and maintaining accurate contract balances.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of reports out of contract management system.
• Schedule inbound/outbound ingredient deliveries on both company and commercial vehicles.
• Exceed customer and supplier’s expectations on timely and courteous service.
• Communicate daily with local rail service for both inbound and outbound shipments.
• Aid in additional office duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A high school degree is required.
• An associates degree is preferred.
• Experience with truck scheduling and rate negotiation is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and superior customer service are essential.
• The ability to multitask is required.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills are needed.
• A high attention to detail and accuracy are required.
• The ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented environment is essential.
• High level of computer skills are required.
• Agricultural experience is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

All full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.