Logistics Operations Specialist, Dec - Primient
Springfield, IL 62777
About the Job
Logistics Operations Coordinator
Decatur, IL
ABOUT PRIMIENT
Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling
Yet we're also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.
Inspired by a meaningful purpose: we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world's best-known brands
It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products - that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.
Poised for a new era of success: we're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors
Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every colleague.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Job Description: Decatur Logistics Manager
This position has a broad range of responsibilities reaching out into production, warehousing, railroad, and trucking areas of the plant
There is a strong liaison connection with Primient corporate supply chain
The candidate must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
This role works closely with plant personnel to coordinate inbound/outbound shipments
The selected employee will work closely with the local rail and truck servicing providers to monitor all inbound and outbound logistical needs including manufactured products, chemicals, and ingredients
This position requires the employee to coordinate with multiple contractor groups daily
The qualified candidate must be effective at multitasking in a fast-paced environment
The position supports plant logistics 24/7 outside daily hours as needed
Adhering to EHS - policies and procedures.
Required Skills:
Key Responsibilities:
ABOUT YOU
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rewards & benefits
Competitive salary / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance
Career development
Our structure provides autonomy and accountability in your role
You have scope to develop a depth of expertise and the opportunity to follow career pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are passionate believers in the power of difference
We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all
We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up
Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees
We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
Decatur, IL
ABOUT PRIMIENT
Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling
Yet we're also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.
Inspired by a meaningful purpose: we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world's best-known brands
It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products - that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.
Poised for a new era of success: we're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors
Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every colleague.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Job Description: Decatur Logistics Manager
This position has a broad range of responsibilities reaching out into production, warehousing, railroad, and trucking areas of the plant
There is a strong liaison connection with Primient corporate supply chain
The candidate must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
This role works closely with plant personnel to coordinate inbound/outbound shipments
The selected employee will work closely with the local rail and truck servicing providers to monitor all inbound and outbound logistical needs including manufactured products, chemicals, and ingredients
This position requires the employee to coordinate with multiple contractor groups daily
The qualified candidate must be effective at multitasking in a fast-paced environment
The position supports plant logistics 24/7 outside daily hours as needed
Adhering to EHS - policies and procedures.
Required Skills:
- Minimum high school diploma, college preferred.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office applications
- SAP end user experience required
- Be self-motivating with ability to focus on details and prioritize tasks.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple contractor groups and outside agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- SAP Specialist for warehousing logistics - rail cars, finished products, shipments transaction.
- TMS system, yard master, railtrac, sharepoint administrator (internal systems)
- Urgent resolution of production errors in SAP and truck/rail/packaging movement.SAP trainer, mentor
- Rail switching & track maintenance
- Facilitate repair car movement to - UTLX -union tank car repair.
- Coordinate internal rail service provider
Oversee working car lists- rail switching. - Interact and Cultivate relationships with Local/National NS CN and DREI
- Administer rail fleet utilization with a strong partnership with the Network Transportation Team.
- Optimize rail assets to minimize freight expense and maintain a workable environment.
- Responsible for effective rail car movements through partnership with the Grain Merchandising.
- L CL Trucking Gate
- Oversight of 3rd party contractor in a scale house weigh facility team
- Oversight of all inbound and outbound plant traffic.
- Coordinate LTL account for all outbound shipments to include SAP processing.
- Support 5th wheel- in plant shuttling
- Organize intra plant shuttling to 3rd party warehouses.
- Inventory management - rail/ truck /packaged materials
- SAP corrections related to truck/rail/packaged materials.
- SAP inventory auditing and inventory adjusting-daily/monthly/annually
- Warehousing
- Managing logistical movements of finished material in a variety of packing/containers
- Reprocess and blocked stock adjustments.
- 3rd party warehouse liaison
- Administrative
- Invoices for scale companies, fuel, all rail materials
- CATS labor approvals
- QA liaison between labs
- Routinely integrated with Customer Service, Plant, Contractors, Rail/Truck representatives.
- Create and maintain fluid Purchase requisition, Purchase order and invoicing for Logistics.
- SME iInvolvement in Continuous Improvement initiatives affiliated with Logistics.
- Process returns in SAP not limited to just customer, but warehouse packed as well
This will also require the understanding of lab results to process. - Align with Finance team to make corrections based on returns for accurate yields.
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum high school diploma, college preferred.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office applications
- SAP end user experience required
- Be self-motivating with ability to focus on details and prioritize tasks.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple contractor groups and outside agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rewards & benefits
Competitive salary / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance
Career development
Our structure provides autonomy and accountability in your role
You have scope to develop a depth of expertise and the opportunity to follow career pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are passionate believers in the power of difference
We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all
We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up
Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees
We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
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