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City : Channahon State : Illinois (US-IL) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 47372 A Day in the Life:Executes the facility operations strategy for the scheduling and contracting trucking for package loads, inbound supplies, bulk oils and ingredients. Manage inventory and freight in and out of outside warehousing facilities. The position coordinates with supply chain and bulk transportation on bulk shipments into and out of the packaging facility. Responsible for the scheduling of packaging trailers, yard management of drop trailers, and contract truck management for the timely delivery of customer orders. What You'll Be Doing:Promote safety by driving a zero-incident culture ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitorsEnsure plant is compliant with all corporate policies and procedures.Be an effective safety leader engaging in Bunge Oils Safety discussions and initiativesPlanning and execution of orders out of 3PL warehouses, maintaining inventories, proper inventory control and being the main contact for BungeCommunicate with Supply Chain and Customer Service Representatives as well as trucking firms and the railroad to coordinate inbound & outbound shipmentsWork with Supply Chain to manage oil logistics as well as assign carriers and freight rates with all inbound and outbound truck and rail shipmentsProduce shipping plan for next day shipmentsArrange will-call of goods per schedule of customerWork closely with production scheduler to verify availability of products to limit shortagesRecap prior shipments for trackingCompare and negotiate traffic rates up to preset cost limits. Work with corporate traffic management on carrier managementAssist corporate Supply Chain and Transportation personnel to leverage Bunge?s transportation spend across multiple plants and business units to get the lowest possible freight cost while maintaining acceptable service levelsPlan each order in SAP for Load out and inboundProactively work with Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives, and plant personnel to prevent/reduce customer issuesAddresses customer/carrier and One Weigh issues after-hours as neededMaintain records of Detention/Oil Delivery or loading issues and resolves disputes with carriersAnalyze carrier rates and utilize best rates when possible.Enter Dispute and reverse shipments, as necessary, and communicate with AccountingFile loss & damage claims with motor carriers, ensuring that claims are filed properly and timely in order to achieve the best likelihood of recovery, and follow up on claims to bring them to settlement within an acceptable period of timeProcess inbound and outbound paperworkManage local purchase requisitions for indirect (non-bill of material products and services according to defined strategies and frameworksExecute local purchase requisitionsProcess requisition via purchase order or purchasing cardFollow up on purchase ordersCollaborate with local planning functions on production scheduled and MRP min/max levelsEnsure all purchased materials and services are delivered on time to support a 24/7 plant operationPerform other duties as assignedSkill/Experience Requirements:Completion of a post-secondary education in logistics discipline or equivalent work experienceThree to five years experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain or related field required with Food and/or related experience preferred.Proven and demonstrated leadership and management skills within a team-oriented environment.Demonstrated knowledge and experience processing transportation claims, dealing with customer issues, and negotiating traffic rates within preset cost limits.Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PP) SAP, and other technical software applications.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced changing environment.Ability to work collaboratively on teams with other managers both internal and external to the facility.Knowledge of truck loading, dunnage, strapping, bracing to prevent transportation damage.General familiarity with the statutes and regulations governing motor carrier transportation.Knowledge of transportation loss and claim procedures and regulations. Candidate must be friendly, collaborative, intelligent and hard working.Benefits:Health Benefits Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.401(k) Retirement Plan Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.Family Support Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.Tuition Reimbursement Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.Time Off Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience0 9 years: 25 days10 19 years: 30 days20+ years: 35 daysThe compensation range for this position is $56,936.00-$64,053.00.In addition to the regular compensation, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus.At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of 34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they?re grown to where they?re needed in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core: We Are One Team Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive We Lead The Way Agile, Empowered, Innovative We Do What?s Right Safety, Sustainability, With IntegrityIf this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day people who are #ProudtoBeBunge