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Logistics Specialist

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS is looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our team in Inver Grove Heights. This role will manage fertilizer shipments via truck for our Lakes and Rivers region. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of logistics and carrier relationships, and great communication and time management skills. Join our amazing team today!

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-today logistics activities required for the transportation of products. Work with production plants and sales staff on transportation schedules/dispatch tender loads to ensure timely and accurate execution of logistics movement.
Select carriers and/or drivers to initiate shipments to encompass all commodities.
Participate and contribute in negotiating competitive rates or contracts with suppliers and carriers.
Manage capacity and service expectations.
Independently analyze current transportation operations practices to resolve process and cost improvement opportunities.
Manage carrier relationships and build long term partnerships.
Monitor carrier/fleet performance/KPI’s and take corrective action to reverse negative trends and maintain required service levels.
Update transportation websites and databases for contracts, freight rates, and estimates, insurance information, customer information, etc.
Deliver value goals by using knowledge of the transportation industry to make recommendations to strengthen customer and carrier/fleet relations through continuous improvement.
Optimization of our CHS assets.
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

2+ years of experience in one or more of the followng: Business regarding transportation/logistics (mode may very) including reporting, interpretation of contracts, and customer service.
High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

Technical, associate degree or higher.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Ability to Multi-task
Good coordination and organizational abilities
Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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