CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS is looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our team in Pasco, WA! This individual will manage logistics activities for our PNW region, with a focus of working with external carrier partners and our own CHS drivers to coordinate product movement via truck. This is a hybrid position, and will be working on site 3 days/week with an option to work 2 days/week from home.

Compensation Data

Hiring Range: $61,400- 98,200

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-today logistics activities required for the transportation of products. Work with production plants and sales staff on transportation schedules/dispatch tender loads to ensure timely and accurate execution of logistics movement.
Select carriers and/or drivers to initiate shipments to encompass all commodities.
Participate and contribute in negotiating competitive rates or contracts with suppliers and carriers.
Manage capacity and service expectations.
Independently analyze current transportation operations practices to resolve process and cost improvement opportunities.
Manage carrier relationships and build long term partnerships.
Monitor carrier/fleet performance/KPI’s and take corrective action to reverse negative trends and maintain required service levels.
Update transportation websites and databases for contracts, freight rates, and estimates, insurance information, customer information, etc.
Deliver value goals by using knowledge of the transportation industry to make recommendations to strengthen customer and carrier/fleet relations through continuous improvement.
Optimization of our CHS assets.
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

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

Additional Qualifications

Technical, associate degree or higher.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Ability to Multi-task
Good coordination and organizational abilities
Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include 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 and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

This position is designated by CHS Inc. as a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Washington law, RCW 49.44.240. Please be advised that due to this designation (and notice to applicants of the same), the pre-employment drug testing panel for this position will include marijuana and its metabolites.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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