About Benson Hill Benson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, tasty and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill's CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process. This platform allows for cost-effective and more efficient ways for companies to analyze and make improvements in plant genetics. Benson Hill brings a unique and holistic approach to our product and platform development, as we span a broader workflow involving trait and seed development, genome editing, and breeding all the way to creating better ingredients and varieties that tap a strong consumer demand for more flavorful and nutritious fruits and vegetables. More information can be found online atwww.bensonhill.com. Follow us on Twitter at@BensonHillInc.
Our Purpose and Core Values
Our Core Values are a set of common principles we share that are fundamental to our company's identity.
Be Bold! We redefine boundaries by providing new solutions to difficult problems. Together we are driven to transform the future and will not allow the fear of failure to prevent us from innovating. We voice our opinions, embrace change, and challenge each other to think creatively.
Be Inspired! We have purpose in our work-we are curious, engaged, and have fun. We maintain an active learning mindset and are motivated by diverse people and thoughts. We are energized by all innovators and together we aim to make an impact and contribute to building a better world.
Be Real! We understand who we are, what we want to achieve, and what it takes to get there. We hold each other accountable through timely, candid, and well-intentioned feedback. Together we engage in honest communication and healthy debate that leads to success through true alignment.
Position Summary
This position holds responsibility for administrative execution of Benson Hill Ingredient Freight Payables with third party Carriers and Brokers with a focus on accuracy in supporting Benson Hill's relationship's with their vendors. This position will support the Contracts Manager and Agribusiness departments.
You Will:
(Essential Duties and Responsibilities)
Reports to the Contracts Manager
Ensure thoroughness of documents, communications and follow ups with carriers and business regarding their invoices and paperwork.
Ensure financial documentation is accurate and processed within required timelines.
Liaise with businesses and accounting department to ensure accuracy in transactions and payments
Manage all day-to-day telephone calls, emails, etc., both internal and external
Assist in development and maintaining processes and systems for monitoring freight payables
Assist in on-boarding business software packages
All other duties as assigned by Contracts Manager
You Have:
(Competencies and Qualifications)
Education
AA in Business is helpful, but not required
Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience customer relations and contracts administration
Software/Skillset
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent ability to professionally communicate with vendors and customers
Intermediate skill level for Word, Excel, Power Point
Other
Strong Attention to detail
Strong Customer Focus
Collaborative
Able to travel overnight 5%-10% of the time
We have a Total Rewards Package at Benson Hill that consists of more than just your paycheck. Total Rewards at Benson Hill covers Pay (salary and bonus), Health (employer benefit contributions) and Wealth (investments). Some of the perks include:
A Collaborative Environment
A flexible PTO program with a focus on work/life balance
Competitive medical benefits and retirement savings plan