Logistics Coordinator

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Transportation division. Join as a Logistics Coordinator out of our Lowder, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with carriers and customers.
• Collaborate with sales and logistics staff, CHS Transportation, and outside vendors to ensure service to our customers meets expectation and quickly resolve issues.
• Communicate with team and provide real-time updates on shipping schedules, production needs, scheduling conflicts, customer requests, and assist with invoice questions.
• Monitor freight rates; maintain accurate records of freight rates, fuel surcharge and insurance for each carrier. Assign carriers based on best rates.
• Take orders/changes from customers and assign carrier, schedule with plant for production.
• Assist merchants and sales staff directly and indirectly with accounting, contract applications and pricing.
• Work with customers and assist with buying grain and helping with grain contracts
• Confirm, enter and file shipment documents for plant partners and merchandising origins which are not automated.
• Coordinate empty and loaded logistics at both loading origins and receiving destinations.
• Create final shipment documentation (bill of lading) by compiling, filing, sorting and establishing data priorities to meet deadlines.
• Maintain and create daily reports and loading schedules.
• 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)

• 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Transportation and Logistics
• Grain Origination experience
• High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements