Louis Dreyfus Company Hiring for Logistics Specialist at Kansas City, MO Full Time

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing segment of our business! This position is responsible for handling planning and executing shipments of multiple ingredients in a timely manner and supports the general back-office functions relating to the merchandising of North America Grain & Oilseeds Ingredients. This position will include servicing and maintaining customers to obtain documents, screen calls for the merchandising department and other customer service issues that require discretion.

We are proud to be recognized by FORTUNE Magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies! We are looking to hire this Logistics Specialist IMMEDIATELY!

BECOME AN INTEGRAL MEMBER OF OUR INGREDIENTS TEAM:

• Process orders from customers and coordinate request with LDC warehouse and/or scale house.
• Prepare and organize paperwork as required for shipments.
• Assist with setting up carriers and maintaining documents and certificates.

• Coordinate quality requirements from customers to the lab and operations teams.
• Process ticket applications for multiple products, process invoices daily, freight matching, and filing.
• Send past due statements and make collections calls regarding past due invoices.
• Assist with weekly and monthly ing to communicate performance of customers against contracts.
• Maintain COI and kosher documents.
• Utilize multiple systems to maintain carrier and freight information to assist with the coordinating of logistics for multiple products for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Assist with setting up new customers and sending commercial ready food grade documents.
• Maintain daily communication, supports logistical services, and assists with accounting issues with suppliers and customers.
• Work with sales, lab, and logistics teams to provide the best customer service possible.
• Develop competence in LDC products’ markets and varying qualities.
• Cross-train on other roles in the office.
• Assist in merchandising product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasional weekend work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Science or Logistics discipline or possess at least 5 years of experience working in a lab, warehouse or logistics. Preferred candidates will have experience working in a lab, logistics, or a food grade warehouse.

Additionally, successful candidates will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, professionalism when interacting with customers over the phone, email and in person. The ideal candidate must be able to manage a to-do list and prioritize the workload. Attention to detail is critical as well as strong problem-solving skills. Successful candidates must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to organize multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines. Finally, the candidate must have proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, preferably MS Word and Excel.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1851, Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods.

Our activities across a diversified range of business lines span the entire value chain, from origination to distribution, helping to feed and clothe up to 500 million people every year. Our strong values, rich heritage, and clear vision for a safe and sustainable future guide us in our work to contribute to the global effort of providing sustenance for a growing population.

We offer competitive salary and generous benefits including career development opportunities, medical, dental & vision benefits on day #1, 401k matching, generous PTO & Parental Leave.

Learn more at https://www.ldc.com

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kansas City, MO 64112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person