Agri Sciences Biologicals
Logistics Operations Specialist
Agri Sciences Biologicals, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate inbound international shipments, including containerized loads, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and delivery to the warehouse.
Track and manage domestic freight shipments from warehouses to customer locations or dealer networks.
Communicate regularly with freight partners, customs brokers, and vendors to ensure on‑time deliveries.
Support product repackaging coordination with third‑party blending or repacking facilities.
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Monitor inventory levels in the Minneapolis warehouse and at third‑party sites.
Maintain organized inventory records in collaboration with operations software and accounting systems.
Oversee labeling, packaging, and pallet organization for outgoing shipments.
Assist with physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
Operations & Administrative Support
Assist executive leadership on cross‑functional operational projects, including logistics cost analysis, vendor evaluations, and warehouse process improvements.
Maintain clear internal reporting on product movements, order status, and inventory KPIs.
Help coordinate logistics for company events, field trials, or dealer shipments as needed.
Demand Planning & Forecast Management
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance to develop and maintain demand forecasts.
Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional plans to improve forecast accuracy.
Monitor inventory levels against forecasted demand to identify potential shortages or excess stock.
Communicate forecast updates and implications to the supply chain and operations teams.
Toll Manufacturing Coordination
Serve as a key point of contact for third‑party toll manufacturers.
Coordinate the scheduling and logistics of raw material shipments to toll manufacturing partners.
Track production schedules and finished goods receipt from tollers.
Manage related documentation and ensure quality and compliance standards are met.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, or warehouse coordination.
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
Experience managing freight, customs, and international shipping preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, office, and basic ERP/inventory software.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Agricultural, manufacturing, or distribution background a plus.
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Coordinate inbound international shipments, including containerized loads, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and delivery to the warehouse.
Track and manage domestic freight shipments from warehouses to customer locations or dealer networks.
Communicate regularly with freight partners, customs brokers, and vendors to ensure on‑time deliveries.
Support product repackaging coordination with third‑party blending or repacking facilities.
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Monitor inventory levels in the Minneapolis warehouse and at third‑party sites.
Maintain organized inventory records in collaboration with operations software and accounting systems.
Oversee labeling, packaging, and pallet organization for outgoing shipments.
Assist with physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
Operations & Administrative Support
Assist executive leadership on cross‑functional operational projects, including logistics cost analysis, vendor evaluations, and warehouse process improvements.
Maintain clear internal reporting on product movements, order status, and inventory KPIs.
Help coordinate logistics for company events, field trials, or dealer shipments as needed.
Demand Planning & Forecast Management
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance to develop and maintain demand forecasts.
Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional plans to improve forecast accuracy.
Monitor inventory levels against forecasted demand to identify potential shortages or excess stock.
Communicate forecast updates and implications to the supply chain and operations teams.
Toll Manufacturing Coordination
Serve as a key point of contact for third‑party toll manufacturers.
Coordinate the scheduling and logistics of raw material shipments to toll manufacturing partners.
Track production schedules and finished goods receipt from tollers.
Manage related documentation and ensure quality and compliance standards are met.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, or warehouse coordination.
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
Experience managing freight, customs, and international shipping preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, office, and basic ERP/inventory software.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Agricultural, manufacturing, or distribution background a plus.
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