Logistics Specialist
Inver Grove Heights, MN, US, 55077-1721
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain daily and weekly product schedules across multiple business units.
- Monitor inventory levels, tank monitor data, demand forecasts, and operational constraints to prioritize deliveries.
- Coordinate with dispatch and operations teams to support routing efficiency and delivery execution.
- Manage transportation and logistics activities while helping ensure timely product movement and customer fulfillment.
- Analyze product availability, demand trends, and supply risks to support forecasting and planning efforts.
- Monitor key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, runout prevention, routing efficiency, and forecast accuracy.
- Utilize scheduling systems, routing tools, tank monitoring platforms, and reporting tools to support day-to-day operations.
- Communicate schedule changes, supply constraints, and delivery priorities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate records and promote a strong culture of safety and compliance.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- 2+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain and/or Procurement
- High School diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.Experience in propane, refined fuels, energy distribution, transportation, or related industries.
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Experience with routing optimization tools, scheduling systems, tank monitoring platforms, or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of trucking, rail, and bulk product transportation.Experience supporting multi-site or regional operations.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to make informed decisions using operational data and customer priorities.A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer-focused approach with a passion for driving operational excellence.
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Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement methodologies
- If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.