Logistics Specialist- Container Exports, Data and Analytics

About the position

CHS has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Logistics Specialist to join our Container Transportation team. This role is central to managing logistics operations and supporting container shipments across our CHS agriculture businesses. You’ll collaborate with container and truck operations, trading and merchandising teams, and shipping partners to drive innovation in container logistics, resolve complex issues, and optimize performance. This is a hybrid position based in Inver Grove Heights, MN. The successful candidate will be required to work in-office at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Support operational improvement initiatives, including streamlining processes and integrating KPIs for insights on carrier, hauler, and plant performance.
  • Pricing Negotiation with drayage partners and onboarding of new vendor management.
  • Coordinate day-to-day logistics activities required for the transportation of products by container end to end, including coordination of dray and documentation requirements.
  • Verify invoice accuracy, submit payments, and manage disputes and claims for container shipments and supplemental/accessorial charges using systems such as SAP, BSM and container carrier websites.
  • Take on ad-hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives within the container team, finding cost and efficiency opportunities.
  • Serve as a conduit of real-time container logistics information across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work with production plants and grain elevators on transportation schedules to ensure timely and accurate execution
  • Interact daily with traders to coordinate and execute sales contracts
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoot and coordinate solutions for container shipping issues that arise
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain and/or Procurement
  • High School diploma or GED

Nice-to-haves

  • 4+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain roles preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
  • Experience in Transportation and/or Distribution
  • Knowledge of Ag/Energy business, merchandising, and bulk product handling
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams) with strong analytical skillset
  • Power BI Experience preferred
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Experience working with logistics tools preferred

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • wellness programs
  • life insurance
  • health and dependent care spending accounts
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • pension
  • profit sharing
  • short- and long-term disability
  • tuition reimbursement
  • adoption assistance
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