Import/Export Logistics Specialist at Louis Dreyfus in Kansas City, MO

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

This position is responsible for the execution and coordination of import and export shipments for food and feed ingredients for international and domestic shipments. In addition, this position would include coordinating warehouse activities including receiving, storing and dispatching goods to ensure on time deliveries to customers. This position would be responsible for developing key relationships with various carriers to maintain and or improve LDC’s 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

· Maintains competitive transportation rates to accurately quote business for customers and manage shipments.

· Develop competence in LDC products’ markets, product qualities, and transportation needs

· Communicates professionally with customers to coordinate deliveries 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

· 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 and packing list.

· 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.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business, finance, or economics

· Or in lieu of degree 4+ years of experience in import/export logistics, supply chain management or customs clearance of food grade products.

Preferred qualifications:

· Freight forwarding experience, warehouse inventory and freight experience with liquid food grade products

· Experience with CBP, CARM & ACE

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

· 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.

· Knowledge of grain industry practices, terminology and settlement process.

· Strong practical 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.

Additional Information

Equipment Used

· Typical office equipment: PC, telephone.

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. Interact closely with personnel in other departments and company locations, interact closely with middle and senior level management, domestic travel to visit customers required (up to 20% 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.

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

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

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