Senior Logistics Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Collaborate and strategize with seed production managers to ensure timely supply, shipment scheduling, and effective communication of customer deliveries.

• Generate and oversee loads within seed logistics tracking systems.

• Detect and address trucking delays or challenges in coordination with customers and suppliers.

• Handle freight negotiations and liaise with the freight team regarding daily logistics operations.

• Accelerate product transportation and resolve any arising issues.

• Investigate, establish, and uphold routing and dispatch execution.

• Streamline routes and manage costs, minimizing out-of-route and empty mileage.

• Deliver customer service and support to business units and stakeholders by utilizing order tracking, sales, logistics, and inventory management systems.

• Build and nurture strategic relationships with carriers.

• Oversee seed quality assurance and collaborate with suppliers throughout the seed production contract process.

• Keep records and compile reports for the shipping season and year-end.

• Act as a liaison among client plants, terminal storage facilities, internal sales/marketing, and customers to meet product sales and delivery objectives.

• Foster a robust safety culture by adhering to safety policies and regulations while addressing workplace hazards.

• Carry out additional assigned responsibilities related to seed operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Transportation and Logistics.

• Familiarity with the seed industry and quality assurance practices.

• Comprehensive knowledge of standard shipping practices for bulk and packaged seed.

• Proficient in the MS Office suite.

• Proven capability to establish and maintain strong working relationships.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with logistics tools and ERP systems.

• Selected candidates must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, if applicable, including drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Wellness programs.

• Life insurance.

• Health and dependent care spending accounts.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) plan.

• Pension benefits.

• Profit sharing opportunities.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Adoption assistance.

• Remote work options.

• Occasional in-person collaboration, team meetings, and business support.

• Potential for bonuses, incentives, and commissions based on position.