The Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for working closely with the operations team to develop and execute supply chain strategies that drive and support the PURIS processing plan across three facilities. The Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator brings a strong supply chain & logistics knowledge with the ability to implement solutions to optimize inbound and outbound freight for our PURIS facilities. The Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator is critical for ensuring material is available to meet the needs of both PURIS and PURIS’ customer’s operations.
Join the PURIS team to lead the plant-based movement and ensure production of high quality, USA made plant proteins! PURIS offers competitive wages, fully paid life, disability, and dental insurance, along with affordable medical and vision insurance upon qualification. We also offer a generous PTO package and 401k.
In addition, the Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator must adhere to and embody the PURIS Core Values:
Integrity, Leadership, Openness, Global Vision, Adaptability, and Partnership.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
- Own and manage daily logistics business systems.
- Manage and execute pickups and deliveries for multiple sites and commodities (benchmark for 2024 – Seed movement and logistics for inbound and outbound
- Cooperate with Customer service representatives at plant locations
- Ensure timely and economic shipments to customers
- Responsible for tracking, approving, coding all freight invoices
- Maintain and build 3PL and trucking company database. (change to Maintain & Build trucking 3PL program which includes expanding truck network on an annual basis)
- Assist as needed with annual compliance and audit needs
- Handle all demurrage and freight claim negotiations and tracking on behalf of the company
- Able to shift and adapt to changes in scheduling in a timely manner
- Preparation of Bill of Ladings, Customs paperwork, and proper documentation to maintain contracts, including proper documentation for organic certification, and DOT compliance
- Tracking and maintenance of ITS Customs database for non-domestic freight movement
- Ensure Grain Tracs and Teams/Procurement files are updated regularly with accurate data – this is backup and a cross check position/responsibility
- Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation across Canada & the US
- Build long term solutions for economic and timely shipments for current and future manufacturing facilities.
- Expand and grow established network of logistics partners for dry-van and bulk trucking companies
- Actively manage key suppliers, ensuring competitive rates
- Assess suppliers’ quality programs
- Build a competency in rail shipment management. – Benchmark for 2024
- Requires daily interaction with plant employees, corporate personnel and outside vendors. – This includes direct communication and daily interaction with suppliers, growers, and buyers.
- Projects a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction
- Works to keep freight costs within budget. Continued efforts and work to lower freight costs/unit expenses on a quarterly/annual basis
- Support Site specifics duties as required
- Cross trained in Logistics/Procurement admin duties and logistics management as backfill during times of absence
- Cross trained on Third party Logistics pickups / deliveries and tracking for multiple sites
Education and Experience:
- Knowledge logistics and necessary documentation.
- 2-5 years of logistics scheduling for a perishable ingredient company
- Knowledge of business office operations, filing, and administrative clerical operations pertaining to freight documentation and logistics.
- Able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Flexibility in assignment of responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in daily operations.
- Able to conduct daily duties in a professional appearance and manner.
- Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams/Sharepoint and OneNote
- AA Degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of multiple types of freight, preferred. (Intermodal, Rail, Bulk Hopper, Conestoga & Dry Van, etc.)
- Experience developing and implementing streamlined shipping among multiple facilities, preferred
Benefits:
Enjoy competitive wages, opportunities for overtime premium pay, and comprehensive benefits starting on the 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), mental health support, 100% paid life and disability insurance and a 401K plan with company match.
Join the Plant-Based Revolution:
Join the MOST INNOVATIVE FOOD COMPANY OF 2021 named by Fast Company Magazine!
Innovation is in the PURIS DNA. Since 1985, our company’s focus has been feeding people, and as luck would have it, the path to nourishing people mirrors the path to nourishing the planet, itself. And what began as a mission to breed more resilient crops has blossomed into something much greater -- a company taking leaps forward in regenerative agriculture, state of the art manufacturing processes, food security, and global supply chain transparency.
Join Our Team:
To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.
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