Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONS

VST, LLC, DBA Medgene Labs helps veterinarians and producers protect livestock with precisely constructed immunological products and services. Applying a strategy of continual diagnostic surveillance and data analytics to the practice of immunology, creating vaccines for the disease at hand quicker and more precisely than previously possible. Medgene Labs has a single mission: To be a world-class Immunological Services Provider™ for leading livestock producers and their veterinarians.

Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC, DBA Houdek Manufacturing is a technology company based in Volga, South Dakota that is improving animal health and nutrition by providing high quality feed ingredients. Using patent-pending technologies licensed on a worldwide, exclusive basis from South Dakota State University and developed internally, the Company is upgrading sustainable, plant-based commodities, such as soybean meal and distillers grain, to high quality ingredients used in aquaculture and other animal feeds.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Logistics Coordinator , to assist the shipping and transportation processes that deliver on time and below cost deliveries. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and updating processes, as well as drive cost reductions. This person will interact with all levels of Medgene and Houdek. This critical role will ensure that all the sites have the information needed for continued operations. This position will report to the Logistics Manager.

JOB DUTIES

The Logistics Coordinator will play a vital role in optimizing the transportation of goods by identifying cost-effective methods while maintaining efficiency and timeliness. This role encompasses overseeing transportation processes to align with organizational requirements and standards.

• Work safely and follow all safety and environmental processes of the facility
• Strategically plan, manage, and direct domestic and international freight activities across multiple locations
• Assist Logistics Manager in requesting, recording, managing booking confirmations
• Determine solutions and communicate effectively through challenging logistical situations
• Liaise and negotiate with carriers to control and improve costs and services
• Comply with laws, regulations and QA policies
• Work with internal teams to improve processes and services for efficiencies
• Determine areas of improvement in work processes and implement
• Upholds the company core values of: Safety, Quality, Respect, Transparency, and Innovation
• All other assigned duties and responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Domestic logistics
• International logistics
• Negotiating
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficient in MS Office

Ability to:

• Follow detailed directions and instructions.
• Communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Reorganize priorities at the drop of a hat and act accordingly.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers.
  • Work remotely and on-site as needed - 3 days in office, 2 remote weekly

Education:

• Bachelors in Logistics or related fields
• 2 years of experience in carrier negotiation and election
• 2 years of experience with domestic dispatching and import/export

COMPENSATION: Pay based on experience and education. Additional employee benefits include generous PTO, quarterly bonuses, 100% employee paid health, dental, vision, 15K basic life insurance, STD, LTD, 401K match, ten paid holidays, gym membership, yearly clothing allowance and more!

Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek Manufacturing and VST, LLC dba Medgene Labs are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.