Shipment Execution Specialist - Export
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Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive. With a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and a global footprint, you will work with some of the best minds developing innovative programs and practices for a sustainable future. It’s an opportunity to learn, grow and engage in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. Learn more at www.cargill.com
Job Purpose and Impact
The Shipment Execution Specialist will execute moderately complex operational activities to support the creation of a portfolio of accounts to apply relevant techniques and help the business strategy and growth. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on transportation sales opportunities, supplier management and delivery in full on time in spec with adherance to CoR.
Key Accountabilities
- Collaborate with operations and capacity teams to implement effective solutions, support the interaction with the customers and provide understanding of trends that support the company’s value proposition.
- In consultation with the Freight Manager, design and execute export accumulation plan AND/OR carrier for executing certain domestic commodity contract in accordance with the distance covered and the freight rate.
- Partner with key stakeholders on transportation sales strategies implementation and coordinate, develop and plan execution strategies to enable cheapest cost to serve
- Establishes strong working relationships with Cargill approved carriers and BHC’s, Port Terminals, rail providers and internal colleagues
- Assist rail freight manager to predict future rail freight requirements based on expected export program
- Raise and distribute Sales Orders ensuring timely and accurate entry of movement orders in Cargill Information system to ensure orders are closed
- Provides information about shipment execution with the Freight Audit and Payment employees in order to help them resolve issues regarding payments, invoices, demurrages.
- Follow up with the execution of the shipments. Monitor the status of loading and freight and perform track and trace activities to confirm status of shipment throughout the shipment execution process.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain, Agriculture or a Business discipline;
- Minimum 2 years experience in a Transportation or Forwarder role or Supply Chain Management, desirable
- Open to change and continuous improvement focused with demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and tasks daily
- Ability to manage conflicting demands from multiple stakeholders, internal and external, to achieve the best outcome for the business overall
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook);
- Systemic approach to problem solving and decision making
- Ability to set priorities and organise work, and not lose sight of the bigger picture
Desirable
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Intermediate knowledge of transportation & logistic market and carriers including rail
- Good understanding of supply chain processes, business functions, focused on cost and budget controls
We Offer
In return to your experience, we offer:
- A competitive remuneration package including performance incentive plan
- Autonomy and scope for career development
- Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and inspiring leaders
- The job stability that comes with a global employer who puts people first
- A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment
If you are ready to take on a rare, career defining opportunity, are self-motivated and team spirited, then we would love to hear from you.
Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.
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