Logistics Associate

Limagrain; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Paid shutdown holidays

Progressive time off starting at 80-vs

401(k) employer matching

Job summary

Limagrain seeks a logistics professional to support the Global Transportation Manager for inbound and outbound shipments across multiple US facilities. You will assist with freight quotes, packaging configurations, and coordination with brokers and trucking partners to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires knowledge of US geography, ERP/MS Office tools, and experience in logistics, procurement or accounting. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3 years equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Logistics, Procurement or Accounting is highly desirable.
• Good working knowledge of US geography and international shipping basics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook and ERP systems.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems desirable.
• Strong analytical skills in reporting; high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for Global Transportation Manager for inbound and outbound shipments across USA facilities.
• Assist with freight quotation process for export orders; prepare packaging configurations and quotes.
• Coordinate with import brokers for clearance and track shipments to delivery.
• Organize phytosanitary and other regulatory documents; manage export/import reporting.
• Maintain logistics activity reports and audit carrier invoices and payment codes.

Skills

Logistics

Transportation Management Systems

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Access database

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organization & multitasking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

3 years experience in manufacturing

Tools

Access database

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

Primary support for Global Transportation Manager responsible for inbound and outbound shipments for multiple Operations and Research facilities in the USA.

Provide assistance with freight quotation process for export orders, including estimates of packaging configurations, freight forwarder quotes, export bookings and coordination with inland trucking or drayage.

Create and maintain grower import shipment files, coordinate with import brokers for clearance and provide updates through point of delivery.

Organize crop Phytosanitary certificate scanning and filing, critical for re-export.

Obtains domestic less than truckload and full truckload quotes and coordinates shipping arrangements.

Provide timely updates to various departments on import, export or other logistics activities.

Maintenance of logistic activity reports for analysis and metrics.

Audit third party payor (AFS) invoices and reports, carrier freight bills and invoices, verify accounting codes for payment approvals.

Perform tracking number lookups to verify delivery receipt, process off system shipping forms.

Maintain files for Duty Drawbacks in the access database and able to pull the reporting and files needed to substantiate the filing with the auditors.

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or minimum 3 years equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in Logistics, Procurement or Accounting highly desirable,

Good working knowledge of US and International geography

Knowledge of principals and methods for transportation of goods

Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook and ERP systems

Experience with Transportation Management Systems desirable

Strong analytical skills in reporting

High attention to detail and level of accuracy is essential

Good organization skills and ability to multitask.

Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations

Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively

Agricultural background of benefit

Spanish/French language skill is helpful

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.

• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • +1 Floating Holiday per year
  • Paid shutdown holidays
  • Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
  • Company paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
  • Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
  • Learning Environment
  • Promotions from within
  • Paid Annual Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
  • Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
  • 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
  • Supplemental Employer Contribution Plan
  • Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
  • Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity paid time off
  • Low family medical deductibles
  • Family Planning Resources

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.