Logistics Specialist/Energy Merchandiser

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 Inc. is looking for and Logistics Specialist/ Energy Merchandiser to join our Ag Retail Energy Team. This role will be focused on merchandising and logistics around energy products. 

Ideal candidate will be located within our Plains and Valley region, in North Dakota or Minnesota. They will office out of one of our locations within the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage negotiations and contract preparation and execution through end-user customers coordinate day to day logistics activities expedite the transportation of products troubleshooting as needed
• Monitor and analyze costs managing expenditures and planning for growth 
• Develop and maintain strategic carrier relationships aiding in effective management of logistical costs
• Coordinate with Regional Supply Specialists and Operations management concerning mark to market procedures and DPR monitoring
• Work closely with Regional Supply Specialists in all aspects of supply planning pricing contract execution marketing and risk management
• Collaborate with Operations management in researching establishing and maintaining routing and dispatch execution route optimization cost containment and minimization of out-of-route and empty miles
• Act as the communication liaison between Operations management terminal storage facilities GotoMarket sales team and customers to efficiently and economically meet product sales/delivery execution goals
• Monitor the performance of product sales and perform the physical movements from respective plant location to product destinations
• Manage and schedule truck and rail shipments of materials/products through collaboration with plant manager purchasing and transportation companies to ensure timely deliveries to our customers
• 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
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned

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
• Commodity and hedging experience preferred
• Knowledge of the Co-Op systems
• 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 compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.