International Containers Logistics Specialist
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Job Location:
Overland Park, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Description:
Position Overview
The International Containers Logistics Specialist position is responsible for logistical coordination of a relatively complex scope of responsibility is to build out process and aid in the growth of our foreign-to-foreign commodity program for cashew and coconut. This includes the development and maintenance of existing processes to set a foundation for growth. This position will collaborate closely with the lead trader brokers suppliers vendors and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the trader in executing and processing commodity trades ensuring timely and accurate entry into trading systems (contracts addendum etc..) as well as logistical support
- Implement and monitor movement and shipping activities which optimize fleet utilization and fulfill orders
- Monitor and reconcile trade discrepancies ensuring all trades are accurately reflected in LMS
- Provide customer assistance in processing of orders/deals convey pertinent information throughout the process monitor shipments movement and address customer inquiries as to status or issue resolution
- Monitor market trends and provide relevant information to inform trading decisions by engaging with internal and external counterparts
- Ensure all trade documentation including confirmations and contracts is accurately maintained and compliant with company policy
- Generate and distribute weekly reports on trading activities positions and performance metrics
- Cross-check invoices with accounting team and follow-up outstanding payments
- Process specialty documentation sets
- Build forwarder network at origin and assist in negotiation with freight providers for new lanes and rates
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Performs routine entry-level assignments
- Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience
- Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
- Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
- Receives instruction guidance and direction
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelors Degree required or the equivalent in work experience
- 1-3 years relevant experience required
- International logistics experience strongly preferred
- Strong quantitative skillset required
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols policies procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons Statement of Principles.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons Inc. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
About Company
The Andersons is an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and nutrient & industrial sectors. Through our deep relationships with growers and streamlined management of complex storage and logistics systems, we are providing food, feed ... View more
