Liquid Bulk Lead Logistics Specialist

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

The Lead Logistics Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for bulk food-grade transportation operations at a large integrated oilseeds processing facility. This role provides leadership in transportation planning carrier strategy freight risk management and supply chain optimization. The position is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives influencing logistics strategy mentoring team members and ensuring operational excellence across inbound and outbound transportation activities. The Lead Logistics Specialist partners closely with commercial operations quality and logistics teams to identify opportunities that improve service reduce costs mitigate risk and support business growth with a strong commitment to safety sustainability and customer service.

 

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Lead freight procurement transportation strategy and logistics execution to ensure cost-effective efficient and reliable movement of products.
• Manage transportation planning scheduling inventory positioning and shipment execution to support customer requirements and on-time delivery performance.
• Serve as the primary logistics subject matter expert for carriers customers and internal stakeholders providing guidance on freight markets transportation requirements and supply chain risks.
• Lead carrier and customer relationship management issue resolution and escalation activities to maintain service excellence and operational continuity.
• Analyze transportation inventory and market data to identify risks improve performance and support business decision-making.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Sales Operations Quality Customer Service and Logistics teams to optimize inventory order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee order call-offs shipping documentation contract balances carrier records compliance requirements and logistics data within applicable systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives process standardization audits projects and performance measurement activities that drive operational and financial results.
• Provide leadership mentoring cross-training and technical support to Logistics Coordinators Associates and Specialists.
• Support strategic logistics planning capacity management and other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Logistics.
• Identify and implement transportation network optimization opportunities to improve service capacity utilization and total delivered cost.

Qualifications :

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business Finance Economics or a related field.
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics transportation supply chain management import/export logistics or customs clearance of food-grade products.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with freight rates from various origins.
• Experience with food-grade products CARM AES filing and USMCA guidelines.
• Experience leading projects process improvement initiatives or cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in freight procurement carrier management transportation analytics and transportation risk management.
• Experience mentoring team members and serving as a recognized logistics subject matter expert.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of handling food grade bulk liquid shipments.
• In depth understanding of incoterms and transit times.
• Ability to communicate and minimize risks associated with bulk shipments.
• Knowledge of transporting food products.
• Knowledge of grain industry practices terminology and settlement process.
• Strong practical accounting analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to set deadlines and adhere to them.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation markets freight procurement carrier management and supply chain risk management.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced logistics professionals.
• Ability to analyze complex business issues and provide clear strategic recommendations.
• Strong leadership presence sound judgment and effective decision-making skills.

Additional Information :

Employee Supervision

• No direct supervisory responsibilities; however this position serves as a functional leader and subject matter expert within the logistics organization. Provides guidance mentoring training and technical leadership to Logistics Coordinators Associates Specialists and other team members.

Decision Making/Accountability

• Exercises significant independent judgment in transportation planning carrier selection freight risk assessment and customer service decisions. Provides recommendations to management regarding transportation strategies cost optimization opportunities process improvements and risk mitigation activities. Acts as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for logistics-related business decisions escalates material concerns or risks promptly to the appropriate audience and independently prioritizes work to meet deadlines and business needs.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with co-workers Company business associates and the general public
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical dental and vision care coverage flexible spending account plans employee assistance program life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time