Ingredient Logistics Coordinator - Feed

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Ingredient Logistics Coordinator.  Coordinator will maintain adequate ingredient inventory to assure continued production of the highest quality feeds at the lowest cost.  Supply buyers with weekly purchasing requirements and ship dates for each ingredient based on projected usage from volume reports and current usage history. Determine application of all orders/contracts between purchasing department, suppliers and mills. Trace rail cars daily for update movements and ETA’s to the mills. Schedule inbound ingredients for delivery by truck or rail on a weekly basis. Monitor ingredient inventories constantly to determine and assure an adequate position for continuous manufacturing. Supply mill with all information concerning arrivals of inbound ingredients. Provide multi formulation system with ingredient availability for its least costing program. Resolve any problems between our mills and ingredient supplier/freight haulers regarding quality/quantity of ingredients and emergency shipments. Report daily to Ingredient Scheduling Coordinator any issues or problems.

 

College degree preferred.  Must also have an exceptional aptitude with figures. Ability to communicate with professional people via telephone and email. Ability to meet strict deadlines and perform duties under pressure as needed.

 

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. is a $ 2.1 billion agribusiness serving most of the Eastern U.S., with 3,500 employees.  Product offerings include feed, seed, fertilizer, petroleum, farm supplies and lawn and garden supplies. The cooperative is headquartered in Henrico County, Virginia just west of Richmond.  We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid disability and life insurance, 401k savings plan and educational assistance.