Logistics Specialist

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Job Description:

Position Overview

In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service.We take pride in our dedication to safety, innovation, and our contributions to the agricultural sector. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a Logistics Specialist supporting our Idaho Trading business locations.

The Logistics Specialist role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about strategic coordination and operational excellence. This position is at the heart of our logistics network, involving dynamic management of both internal and external fleets. This highly collaborative role enables you to work closely with multiple teams, sharing insights that drive efficiency and deliver exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor movement and shipping activities which optimize fleet utilization and fulfill orders.  This could include dispatching and daily assignment of work.
• Continually maintain market knowledge, conduct research, track tariff and regulation changes, and leverage experience to make logistics decisions and negotiate terms that are competitive and meet financial, operational and service goals.
• Analyze data and information and make recommendations toward continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop collaborative relationships across internal departments and with external service providers and industry groups to understand and facilitate holistic coordination amongst their independent needs and requirements, preventing and resolving issues.
• Manage administrative processes surrounding logistics which could include managing system information and providing reports and data, resolving claims and issues, conveyance of price, bid or deal information, entry of contracts into system, information input and auditing for billing/invoicing, and ensuring proper logistics documentation is obtained/completed.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2-5 years’ relevant experience required

Benefits:

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more.
• 401(k) with employer matching to support your financial future.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for your well-being.
• Disability insurance for added protection.
• Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at [email protected].

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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