OVERALL PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
This position handles planning, forecasting, and executing shipments of totes and drums for a food grade warehouse.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinate orders from customers with LDC warehouse supervisor.
- Manage warehouse inventory.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound truck logistics.
- Develop competence in LDC products’ markets and varying qualities.
- Price freight for customers.
- Prepare and organize paperwork needed for shipments.
- Coordinate quality requirements and issues from customers with the LDC lab and operations teams.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cross-train on other roles in the office.
- Assist in merchandising product.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound rail logistics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Develop mastery of truck freight spreads.
COMPANY CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- 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.
EQUIPMENT USED
- Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Primarily climate-controlled office environment. Periodic visits to industrial operations areas are necessary with exposure during such visits to variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions. Interacts closely with personnel in other departments and company locations, interacts closely with middle and senior level management, domestic travel to visit customers required (up to 30% at times). Call-ins or the extension of regular working hours (50-60 hours per week) are occasionally needed to complete time-sensitive projects or respond to emergencies. Some weekend work is required.
DECISION MAKING/ACCOUNTABILITY
- Exercises judgment, within established parameters, to arrive at appropriate logistics decisions and actions for the purpose of adding value to the firm; assesses risk pertaining to logistics.
Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.
Required Skills
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (INCLUDING ANY PHYSICAL DEMANDS)
The following are basic qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professionalism when interacting with customers over the phone, email, and in person.
- Attention to detail is critical
- Manages a to-do list and prioritize work load
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to organize multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, preferably MS Word and Excel
Required Experience
EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s degree (or higher), preferably in a Science or Logistics discipline with some work experience in an office environment
Or;
- 5+ years of experience working in a lab, logistics, or warehouse.