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Logistics Analyst at Corteva Agriscience in Des Moines, IA
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Job Description
Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture
At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.
Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Analyst in Johnston, Iowa. This role supports the execution and continuous improvement of international logistics activities, helping ensure the timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of products and materials across global supply chains.
Serving as a key logistics partner to internal teams and external service providers, the analyst coordinates international shipments, documentation, and regulatory requirements while proactively resolving issues that could impact execution. The role will also contribute to process improvement and leverage data, systems, and technology to improve efficiency, visibility, and accuracy across logistics processes.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
Hybrid role requiring approximately 80% onsite presence, including Tuesday through Thursday and Monday/Friday as needed based on shipping schedules and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
International Logistics Execution -
- Execute U.S. international air and truck import/export shipments for seed, non-seed materials, supplies, and equipment to meet customer requirements and shipment timelines.
- Coordinate transportation planning, booking, routing, pickups, shipment tracking, and delivery with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, production locations, and receiving teams.
- Determine appropriate transportation solutions by evaluating shipment requirements, service, timing, routing, and cost.
- Monitor shipments and proactively identify and resolve transportation, customs, documentation, or other execution issues.
- Maintain timely communication with internal customers and receiving locations regarding shipment status, documentation requirements, ETD/ETA, and potential risks or delays.
Phytosanitary, Documentation & Compliance -
- Prepare and review international shipping documentation, including commercial/proforma invoices, transportation documents, labels, and other documentation required to support import/export clearance and destination-country requirements.
- Prepare and coordinate phytosanitary certificates for assigned export shipments, including review of import permits, destination-country requirements, product origin, field inspections, laboratory results, and other supporting documentation required for certification.
- Develop working knowledge of phytosanitary regulations and apply requirements to shipment-level decisions, collaborating with internal subject-matter experts and applicable government agencies as needed.
- Support triangle shipping transactions, including SAP transactional activities, proforma/commercial invoice coordination, shipment and quality documentation, and resolution of missing or inaccurate information.
Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration -
- Develop and maintain logistics procedures, work instructions, and country-specific shipping requirements to improve process consistency, cross-training, and backup coverage.
- Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate logistics processes, reduce manual activities, and improve shipment visibility and documentation/data accuracy.
- Build strong partnerships across Supply Chain, production, R&D, Regulatory/Stewardship, Trade Governance, Finance, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other internal and external partners.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring shipment, documentation, or process issues.
- Demonstrate a driven, self-directed approach, taking ownership of responsibilities, independently investigating issues, identifying potential solutions, and driving work forward with limited day-to-day direction.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, International Business or related field of study
Key Skills:
SAP/ERP systems
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with data analysis, visualization, or automation tools such as Power BI, Databricks, Sigma, Power Query, or Power Automate preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Project management fundamentals
Process improvement mindset
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and initiative; able to independently investigate issues, identify solutions, and drive work forward.
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor Benefits
- Check out life at Vylor!https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.