<p>We are looking for an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join our team on a long-term contract basis in the south metro, Minnesota area. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of logistics and distribution processes, while managing shipping functions and customs compliance effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coordinating logistics and be passionate about maintaining efficiency and accuracy. Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage and oversee daily logistics operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods.</li><li>Coordinate shipping activities with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to meet deadlines.</li><li>Monitor customs processes to ensure compliance with regulations and resolve any related issues.</li><li>Identify opportunities to optimize distribution processes and implement improvements.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of shipments, inventory levels, and logistics activities.</li><li>Communicate effectively with stakeholders to address concerns and provide updates on logistics matters.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to transportation delays or discrepancies.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to align logistics strategies with broader business goals.</li><li>Track and analyze logistics performance metrics to ensure targets are met.</li><li>Ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices in all logistics operations.</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Logistics Administrator to join our team in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. In this hybrid role, you will work onsite three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) while contributing to efficient transportation processes for agricultural and energy products. This is a long-term contract position that offers potential overtime during peak seasons, such as harvest time, requiring flexibility in work hours.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and manage truck transportation of materials and products, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.<br>• Negotiate competitive freight rates with carriers and oversee rate loading in internal rating systems.<br>• Analyze transportation operations to identify and implement process and cost improvements.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party truck carriers, ensuring profitable partnerships.<br>• Monitor carrier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective actions to address service issues.<br>• Update and maintain internal systems and databases for contracts, freight rates, and customer information.<br>• Communicate transportation market trends to internal sales, purchasing teams, and external stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transportation strategies with operational and financial goals.<br>• Provide accurate and market-based freight pricing to stakeholders within multiple product lines.<br>• Ensure compliance with shipping requirements and effectively manage customer-specific needs.
We are looking for a dedicated Supply Chain Planner to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, ensuring smooth material flow and supporting production operations. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and analytical skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage vendor sales order material requests, ensuring material availability through detailed analysis and coordination with other planners.<br>• Communicate changes to production plans and proactively address scheduling, material, and manufacturing challenges to prevent work stoppages.<br>• Process inventory reservations from approved requisitions, create sales orders, and ensure accurate material allocation to cost centers.<br>• Generate and share key performance metrics related to schedule commitments, material status, and documentation accuracy with relevant stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with purchasing staff to expedite material shortages and maintain efficient inventory management.<br>• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to adapt to changing schedules and prioritize tasks effectively.<br>• Utilize supply chain systems, including Oracle, to streamline production scheduling and inventory processes.<br>• Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail when handling numbers, dates, and inventory data.<br>• Support global supply chain operations by managing logistics and ensuring timely delivery of materials.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness.
We are looking for a skilled Supply Chain Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring quality assurance and audit readiness within a manufacturing environment. This is a short-term position requiring onsite presence throughout the contract, ideal for someone with hands-on experience in quality documentation and compliance procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and update quality assurance documentation, including test plans, standard operating procedures, validation protocols, and compliance records.<br>• Prepare for upcoming quality audits by coordinating training sessions, tracking required actions, and addressing audit-related items.<br>• Ensure adherence to GMPs and food safety standards by maintaining accurate and well-organized records.<br>• Conduct quality inspections and assessments to identify areas for improvement within the supply chain.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement quality control measures and enhance production planning processes.<br>• Monitor supply chain operations to ensure compliance with established standards and best practices.<br>• Analyze data to forecast supply chain needs and optimize resource allocation.<br>• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency and quality.<br>• Review and close out action items related to audit findings.<br>• Provide training and guidance on quality assurance standards to team members.
<p><strong><u>*Local Twin Cities area applicants only*</u></strong></p><p>Our client in St. Paul is looking to hire a Supply Chain Analyst! The main function of a supply chain analyst is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical supply chain analyst is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.</p><p> </p><p>Job Responsibilities:</p><p>- Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.</p><p>- Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.</p><p>- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.</p><p>- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.</p><p> </p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. </p>