Transportation & Logistics Operations Coordinator II

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience * Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 3 years or more of relevant experience. Job Purpose and Impact The Transportation and Logistics Coordinator II will evaluate routine to difficult 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 * Analyze and project transportation costs, coordinating customs clearances and permits. * Plan, control and implement processes related to materials and finished goods storage and movement. * Perform data entry updates using spreadsheets and databases based on sales orders and contracts, interpret and analyze data and communicate results to more senior team members for further analysis. * Evaluate, select and foster ongoing relationships with external transport providers. * Use comprehensive knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry to make recommendations to establish good customer relations. * Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. #LI-SP1 Position details * Location: Wichita, KS; Relocation assistance is not provided for this role * Schedule is Monday - Friday typically from 8:00am to 5:00pm. There are also some events that may require work outside of normal business hours including weekends * The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position At Cargill we put people first.  As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions). Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet