Louis Dreyfus Company
This position is responsible for import and export flows of food and feed ingredients for international and domestic addition. This position would include overseeing warehouse activities including receiving, storing and dispatching of goods to ensure on time deliveries to customers. This position would be responsible to develop key relationships with various carriers to maintain and or improve LDCs competitive position within our industries. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with global trade regulations, optimize supply chain efficiency and maintain accurate inventory control.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Works with commercial team to ensure they have competitive transportation rates to accurately quote business for customers and manage existing business lanes.
Develop competence in LDC products markets product qualities transportation warehousing and fulfillment needs.
Communicates professionally with customers suppliers and storage facilities to coordinate shipments in a timely manner.
Contributes to inventory management of LDC products (warehouse / tanks / rail cars / containers etc.).
Understand quality requirements and effectively communicate issues from customers with LDC quality and operation teams.
Collaborate with 3rd party warehouse partners to manage inbound and outbound movement of goods and to manage inventory cycle times and quantities.
Coordinate international shipments including documentation customs clearance and freight forwarding.
Track shipments to ensure on time deliveries and resolve delays or discrepancies.
Prepare and maintain shipping documents such as bills of lading commercial invoices warehouse releases and packing lists.
Assists with other duties as assigned by the Head of Logistics.
Communicate with sales team any info that is helpful to determine pricing freight risk awareness and customer performance concerns.
Assist with setting up carriers and maintaining documents and certificates.
Utilize multiple systems to maintain carrier and freight information to assist with the coordinating of logistics for multiple products for inbound and outbound shipments.
Works with the logistics team to cross train and assist other team members efforts when needed.
Contribute to group discussions to improve processes and look for ways to elevate our business.
Education / Professional Certifications / Licenses
Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business, finance or economics.
Experience
Two years of import / export experience in the US.
Preferred Qualifications
Freight forwarding experience, warehouse inventory and freight experience with liquid food grade products.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and documentation with firm understanding of incoterms.
Ability to communicate and minimize risks associated with international shipments.
Knowledge of US and foreign regulations for international shipments of food products.
Fundamental understanding of warehousing storage and inventory management processes.
Strong knowledge of inventory management principles including lot / batch management, cycle counting and calculation of storage KPIs including velocity, OS&D and consolidated invoice settlement.
Strong practical cost accounting, financial accounting, analytical and organizational skills.
Proficient on Excel and Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to set deadlines and adhere to them.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Equipment Used
Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine.
Employee Supervision
No supervisory responsibilities.
Decision Making / Accountability
Would be responsible for coordinating delivery of a sale with little supervision. Would communicate any concerns or risks they become aware of promptly to the appropriate audience. Would need to prioritize personal workload throughout the day to ensure meeting of deadlines.
Company Conformance Statements
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with co-workers, company business associates and the general public.
Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and company policy.
What We Offer We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
401k with Company Match.
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).
Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Sustainability Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.
Remote Work No
Employment Type Full-time
Key Skills Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, Data Entry, AS400, Transportation Management Systems, EDI, Microsoft Outlook, Warehouse Experience, Office Experience, Dispatching, Microsoft Excel, Logistics
Experience years
Vacancy 1
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Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Works with commercial team to ensure they have competitive transportation rates to accurately quote business for customers and manage existing business lanes.
Develop competence in LDC products markets product qualities transportation warehousing and fulfillment needs.
Communicates professionally with customers suppliers and storage facilities to coordinate shipments in a timely manner.
Contributes to inventory management of LDC products (warehouse / tanks / rail cars / containers etc.).
Understand quality requirements and effectively communicate issues from customers with LDC quality and operation teams.
Collaborate with 3rd party warehouse partners to manage inbound and outbound movement of goods and to manage inventory cycle times and quantities.
Coordinate international shipments including documentation customs clearance and freight forwarding.
Track shipments to ensure on time deliveries and resolve delays or discrepancies.
Prepare and maintain shipping documents such as bills of lading commercial invoices warehouse releases and packing lists.
Assists with other duties as assigned by the Head of Logistics.
Communicate with sales team any info that is helpful to determine pricing freight risk awareness and customer performance concerns.
Assist with setting up carriers and maintaining documents and certificates.
Utilize multiple systems to maintain carrier and freight information to assist with the coordinating of logistics for multiple products for inbound and outbound shipments.
Works with the logistics team to cross train and assist other team members efforts when needed.
Contribute to group discussions to improve processes and look for ways to elevate our business.
Education / Professional Certifications / Licenses
Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business, finance or economics.
Experience
Two years of import / export experience in the US.
Preferred Qualifications
Freight forwarding experience, warehouse inventory and freight experience with liquid food grade products.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and documentation with firm understanding of incoterms.
Ability to communicate and minimize risks associated with international shipments.
Knowledge of US and foreign regulations for international shipments of food products.
Fundamental understanding of warehousing storage and inventory management processes.
Strong knowledge of inventory management principles including lot / batch management, cycle counting and calculation of storage KPIs including velocity, OS&D and consolidated invoice settlement.
Strong practical cost accounting, financial accounting, analytical and organizational skills.
Proficient on Excel and Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to set deadlines and adhere to them.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Equipment Used
Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine.
Employee Supervision
No supervisory responsibilities.
Decision Making / Accountability
Would be responsible for coordinating delivery of a sale with little supervision. Would communicate any concerns or risks they become aware of promptly to the appropriate audience. Would need to prioritize personal workload throughout the day to ensure meeting of deadlines.
Company Conformance Statements
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with co-workers, company business associates and the general public.
Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and company policy.
What We Offer We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
401k with Company Match.
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).
Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Sustainability Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.
Remote Work No
Employment Type Full-time
Key Skills Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, Data Entry, AS400, Transportation Management Systems, EDI, Microsoft Outlook, Warehouse Experience, Office Experience, Dispatching, Microsoft Excel, Logistics
Experience years
Vacancy 1
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