Job Summary:

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.

Essential Job Functions:

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. Responsible for onboarding 3PL to be in compliance with the company's policies and practices. Identifies, investigates, and communicates discrepancies in all 3PL invoices. Ensures unload information is received in a timely manner from carriers including tracking unloads daily. Develops and maintains a variety of logistics activity tools and report mechanisms. Identifies trends and anomalies and takes corrective action to logistics plans as required. Effective preparation and communication of inventory levels, freight capacity and commercial reports. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

Grade 12 or equivalent required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred.

Minimum four (4) years experience in logistics, transportation and inventory management. 

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result 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 contacts. Ability to negotiate freight contracts and rates. Demonstrated planning and problem solving skills and abilities. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills adhering to deadlines and ensuring accuracy. Advanced skills in excel and computer competent with demonstrated ability in the use of databases, communication and word processing software applications.