Experienced 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 10,000 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 has an exciting opportunity in our Transportation division. We are looking for a Logistics Specialist, experienced to complete our team. You must be customer focused with excellent communication skills, project management, and change management skills. Must have the ability to influence internal customers, build relationships, and lead change efforts. This individual will be responsible for managing and supporting transportation of grain and fertilizer products via barge and bulk vessels. This is a hybrid position and can expect to be in the office about 3 days per week. 

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. Laytime and AR/AP set-ups
• 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 Logistics, Supply Chain and/or Procurement
• High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field
• Experience in Transportation and/or Distribution
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of standard shipping practices, trucking, rail and container, preferred
• Experience working with logistics tools preferred
• 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.

 

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings 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.