Logistics Specialist

A Day in the Life:

Support the execution of rail logistics & operation strategy for multiple facilities. Coordinate domestic rail shipping schedules & train schedule for crush plant logistics. Assist Logistics Manager in balancing customer & plant demand with meal & rail availability.  Monitor loaded rail shipments & facilitate problem resolution.

What You'll Be Doing:

•    Use various software packages and websites to assist in the management of Bunge’s private fleet of rail cars
•    Keep up with production volumes at each facility and know the weekly requirements for loading and unloading
•    Optimize crush rates & logistical needs through balancing of domestic & export shipments with the commercial Trade Group & the Logistics Manager 

•    Coordinate movement of the hopper fleet to each facility to ensure sufficient equipment to operate
•    Instruct plants daily on rail shipments to ensure optimization & timely delivery of loads.  Communicate with the commercial Trade Group & plant logistics staff to optimize car utilization, keep tracks clear, maximize car loading & fulfill customer orders while minimizing logistical problems such as no bill charges, dead freight, etc
•    Monitor loaded cars to destination and empty cars to origin working directly with the railroads to resolve any issues
•    Audit and resolve Railtrac shipment info to ensure accuracy
•    Work closely with Operations & Trade team to minimize accessorial charges
•    Contribute to the weekly logistics wire
•    Promote safety and Bunge Core Values in daily activities

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 1-2 years work experience; logistics, transportation, or food industry experience is a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within a team-oriented environment
• Good working knowledge of PC applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook; experience in SAP is a bonus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Availability after hours and on holidays and weekends on an as needed basis

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 experience 

• 0 – 9 years: 25 days 

• 10 – 19 years: 30 days 

• 20+ years: 35 days 

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 Integrity

If 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