Logistics Associate

Job Title

Primary support for Global Transportation Manager

Job Description

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