Analyst I Logistics (Omaha, NE)

A Day in the Life

This position is responsible for coordinating cost-effective transportation logistics and maximizing freight arbitrage of raw cotton via road, rail and ocean transport to customers in our global network.  This role ensures commodities move in a timely manner to meet contractual obligations and customer needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinates movement of raw cotton bales from the point of origin to end users
• Negotiate freight with vendors for domestic and international shipments, manages a variety of freight/warehouse bookings and international shipments.
• Responsible for minimizing storage cost through diligent scheduling of loads against all sales contracts. Includes reviewing all scheduled loads to optimize freight costs.
• Completes all day-to-day freight related tasks and resolves issues at any point of the supply chain.
• Ensures accurate data entry and system uploads including load dates, rail and port cuts for trucking and ocean freight.
• Improve Bunge’s outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers & vendors
• Responsible for onboarding 3PL to be in compliance with the Bunge’s policies and practices.
• Identifies, investigates and communicates discrepancies in all 3PL invoices. 
• Ensure unload information is received in a timely manner from carriers and tracking unloads daily.
• Develops and maintains a variety of logistics activity tools and report mechanisms. 
• Identifies trends/anomalies and takes corrective action to logistics plans as required.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Administration is preferred.
• 4 years of experience in logistics, transportation, and inventory management.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience that results in the required level of knowledge, skill and competence will be considered.
• Knowledge and understanding of the transportation industry is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF) and Cost and Freight (CFR) Interco terms.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contracts.
• Ability to negotiate freight contracts and rates.
• Demonstrated planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking skills adhering to deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
• Advanced skills in Excel with demonstrated ability in the use of databases, communication and word processing software applications.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

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