Senior Transportation and Logistics Coordinator

Cargill, Incorporated; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural solutions is seeking a Senior Transportation and Logistics Coordinator in Wichita. This role involves managing transportation operations, data analysis, and fostering relationships with transport providers. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of four years of experience in logistics, along with technical knowledge of industry systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum four years of related work experience required.
• Technical knowledge of transportation and logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate distribution and transportation operations to identify effective patterns.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting based on sales orders and contracts.
• Plan and implement processes related to storage and product movement.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

XLGO/AS400

SAP TM

GT NEXUS/INFOR NEXUS

Job description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Transportation and Logistics Coordinator will evaluate complex and varied distribution and transportation operations, data and facilities to identify the most effective distribution and transportation patterns for products. In this role, you will conduct data management, reporting and analysis, shipping, client interaction, business partnership and people, resource, budget and project management.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform data entry updates using spreadsheets and databases based on sales orders and contracts, analyze data, collect and translate implications and present findings to senior team members.
• Plan, control and implement processes related to materials and finished goods storage and movement.
• Analyze and project transportation costs and coordinate customs clearances and permits.
• Evaluate, select and foster continuous relationships with external transport providers.
• Use significant knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry to make recommendations to establish good customer relations. .
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in the following systems: XLGO/AS400, SAP TM, GT NEXUS/INFOR NEXUS
• Knowledge of Imports and Exports

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.