Logistics Coordinator - Ceres Global Ag Corp.

What we do...

Ceres Global and its subsidiaries add value across agricultural, energy and industrial supply chains through efficient sourcing, storing, transporting and marketing of high-quality agricultural commodities, value-added products and raw materials. Leveraging its network of commodity logistics centers and team of industry experts, Ceres Global connects farmers to customers around the world. 

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ceres Global has 16 locations across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Minnesota.

What we need...

The Logistics Coordinator is primarily responsible for management of all logistical operations associated with our terminal elevators, joint ventures, and miscellaneous grain elevators.  This position provides strategic direction to deliver competitive solutions for commodity movement.  This is achieved through outstanding collaboration with internal and external partners, effective communication, time management, and a zero-loss mindset.

Over time, this position will have the opportunity to take on freight trading responsibilities.  

What you'd do...

• Execute rail billing on Class I and short line railroads.
• Deliver clear and accurate communication on freight rates and service impacts to relevant parties.
• Maintain and communicate railcar reports to merchandising team and elevator employees.
• Lead cost optimization efforts by managing demurrage costs with facilities.
• Deliver urgent resolution of service issues.
• Implement streamlined processes to deliver efficient execution of freight billing application of freight rates.
• Partner with finance team on required reporting and billing sheets.

What you'd need....

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2-3 years of logistics experience and office practices in grain transportation
• Must have working knowledge of Class 1 rail carriers’ webpages.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent organization skills.
• Ability to problem solve and resolve issues as incurred.
• Should be highly motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills to work with external customers, rail carriers, merchandising team, elevator employees, and mid- and senior management.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have availability to bill cars after normal business hours and weekends.

Preferred:

• An associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands type, write and grasp. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift 20 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision. 

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