Logistics Specialist - Vegetable Oils at The Andersons Inc in Maumee, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Description:

We are hiring a Logistics Specialist to support our Vegetable Oils commodity trading team.

This position can be based in our Maumee, Ohio or Overland Park, KS offices and is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and growing commodity trading team!

Position Overview

The Logistics Specialist position is responsible for logistical coordination of truck and rail logistics for multiple commodities across the country.  This position is highly collaborative and shares information internally to optimize efficiency and effectiveness, while delivering extraordinary service.

Key Responsibilities

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  Implement and monitor movement and shipping activities which optimize fleet utilization and fulfill orders. 
  
  


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  Continually maintain market knowledge, conduct research, track tariff and regulation changes, and leverage experience to make logistics decisions and negotiate terms that are competitive and meet financial, operational and service goals.
  
  


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  Analyze data and information and make recommendations toward continuous improvement efforts.
  
  


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  Develop collaborative relationships across internal departments and with external service providers and industry groups to understand and facilitate holistic coordination amongst their independent needs and requirements, preventing and resolving issues.
  
  


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  Manage administrative processes surrounding logistics which could include managing system information and providing reports and data, resolving claims and issues, conveyance of price, bid or deal information, entry of contracts into system, information input and auditing for billing/invoicing, and ensuring proper logistics documentation is obtained/completed.
  
  

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  Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
  
  


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  Solves a range of straightforward problems
  
  


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  Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
  
  


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  Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
  
  

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

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  Bachelor's Degree required
  
  


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  2-5 years' relevant experience required
  
  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

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