Operations Support Specialist at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Ames, Iowa

Job Description:

Operations Support Specialist

This entry-level position will cover multiple modes of Transportation & Supply Chain , w orking with multiple departments to support the Crop Nutrients Business Unit (CNBU).

Responsible for supporting & coordinating multiple supply-chain related functions within the Crop Nutrients business operations and Transportation Departments . Working closely with Director of Operations to support Facility Managers and Logistics Manager s, with a wide range of responsibilities that covers multiple modes of transportation to support Crop Nutrient Business Unit (CNBU).

Operations Support - 60%

• Track and maintain terminal leases and other contracts.
  
  

• Process Ariba (accounts payable) entries as needed by terminals and logistics .
  
  

• Maintain and track terminal registrations.
  
  

• Develop and maintain asset depreciation schedules.
  
  

• Dispatching (overflow/seasonal business)
  
  

• Prepare monthly P&L reports for terminals .
  
  

• Maintain and organize file management systems for maintenance, inspection and asset files.
  
  

Barge LogisticsSupport - 10%

• Barge freight market pricing trend and analysis. Requires barge line relationships, negotiations and management of all freight. Maintain barge freight database to monitor in-transit movements and communicate internal/external accordingly. Work closely with accounting on payable/receivable information. Report river conditions, business interruptions and all other pertinent market information.
  
  

• Ocean freight market pricing trend and analysis. Manage all aspects of vessel import including price negotiations, operations and communications with all parties.Work closely with stevedores/surveyors/barge lines, agent and US customs broker to efficiently offload cargoes.
  
  

• Develop and maintain river terminal economics, and logistics management. Requires terminal relationship management, through/put service agreements and price negotiations. Develop and maintain terminal database. Manage all
  
  

• Barge/terminal operations for unloads and direct transfers to truck and/or railcars. Will require coordination and communication with TEX, customers and railroads
  
  

Rail freight economics and logistics tracking - 30%

• Rail freight and market pricing trend and analysis. Track all agreements. Maintain relationships/communications with all railway companies for direct interface. May negotiate freight rates with all railroads for WU terminals, owners, etc.
  
  


• Communicate with vendors, WU employees and customers to streamline flow of operational information. Requires coordination of rail shipments, transit and receiver unload. Maintain and communicate in-transit with all parties.
  
  


• Track WU leased rail equipment for optimal asset utilization and financial performance.
  
  


• Report all railroad conditions, service interruptions and all other pertinent market information.
  
  

Provide support for logistics needs of the business unit

• Requires communication with Procurement and Sales to better optimize value chains to end users.
  
  

• Perform other duties assigned by Director of Operations, as necessary.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree
  
  


• 6+ months of customer service and administrative experience
  
  


• Supply Chain experience a plus.
  
  


• Previous experience supporting multiple business groups
  
  


• Ability to multitask several projects occurring at the same time.
  
  


• Advanced computer skills, including abilities in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
  
  

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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