Logistics Specialist - POET

JOB SUMMARY

As a Logistics Specialist, you will have the chance to work directly with marketing, planning and plant operations teams as well as our trucking providers to ensure our customer’s loads are delivered timely, efficiently and without hassle. Sound intimidating?  Don’t worry. If you are a problem solver, detail oriented, a good team player, effective communicator and are looking for an opportunity with a strong, growing company in an exciting industry, we can provide you all the necessary training and tools to be successful.

This role is located in Wichita, KS and is not open to remote locations.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY

• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and transportation providers
• Negotiate competitive truck rates with all our transportation providers
• Forecast and manage inventories at multiple load origin and destination facilities
• Analyze shipments and ensure product is being delivered in the most efficient manner
• Ensure accuracy of transaction details with our systems
• Collaborate across multiple business teams within the office and at production sites
• Problem solve as situations arise with transportation providers, customers, and production sites

QUALIFICATIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years’ experience in a corporate transportation/scheduling role
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Experience working within Database/CRM Software
• Willing and able to work outside of regular business hours i.e., evening check ins and overnight on-call coverage.
• Ability to travel to plants and/or customer locations approximatley twice per year.

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• High level of personal integrity
• Entrepreneurial mindset: High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Thrive in environment of collaboration and team work
• Sense of urgency which drives results coupled with strong organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset and desire to constantly improve
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET

At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

In order to be considered for the role, please complete the online application and submit a resume at: www.poet.com/careers

If you want to learn more about us, please visit us at www.poet.com

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET.
• POET Biofuels is proud to be the 2022 Winner of Wichita Business Journal's Best Places to Work Large Company Category!
• We have an open work environment, with no offices. We are all in this together and we work close together.
• We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, from bowling to BBQs to charity activities. 
• We also expect that everyone will maintain a healthy work-life balance.  It’s the best way to optimize health, happiness and productivity over the long term.  
• There is not a lot of physical labor, most of your time in the office will be at a desk.  

Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including: 

• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.