Careers

As a Logistics Manager, this new position will work closely with Sales and Marketing as well as Procurement to refine and improve the liaison between multiple manufacturing and distribution sites across the U.S. and Canada to deliver combined truck and rail services and to consolidate the procurement and allocation of capacity to meet company-wide needs. As part of the establishment of a new department within the Company, the successful candidate will oversee the Company’s freight carrier relationships, allocate appropriate opportunities to those carriers, manage the carrier’s performance, and grow the Company’s portfolio of relationships as demand deems appropriate. This position requires an emphasis on building productive business relationships and driving accountability in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will work to improve the efficiency and cost of transportation, while figuring out the best way to solve the Company’s supply chain challenges and then negotiating the most attractive freight arrangements with individual truck and rail carriers.

Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of carrier relationships
- Negotiate pricing and service commitments
- Manage and source capacity
- Develop productive carrier relationships
- Develop processes and manage exceptions
- Design service plans
- Track load status
- Prepare required documentation and rail billings

Requirements:
- Effective communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task
- Team oriented
- Decision making skills and self-direction
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Growth and sales oriented
- Bachelor's Degree (four year College or University)
- 5+ Years in a comparable logistics position or related industry
- Previous experience with new initiatives beneficial

Interested candidates may submit their resume and cover letter WITH salary requirements to HR-MN@grainmillers.com.