Description

Who We Are and What We Do:
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Specialist – Stock Transport Order (STO)to join our team at our Jackson, Minnesota facility!

What You’ll Do:

• Work with carriers and our corporate distribution team to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments
• Review purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy and make special arrangements as necessary
• Keep warehouse capacity at control levels and seed steadily shipping so we do not experience any production bottlenecks due to limited floor space
• Ensure direct materials arrive in time for production runs
• Support off-site warehouse operations
• Monitor daily activities and ensure time and quality commitments to ensure the quality of all services provided meets the required standards
• Coordinate the shipping and logistics process of Corteva products to sales representatives, customers, and growers, as well as between locations.
• Accurately complete and maintain records in accordance with the Corteva Records Retention Policy
• Work with the Agronomy Team on field activities and bin sampling as needed
• Coordinate Parent seed shipping and returns

Qualifications

Education:

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent

What Skills You Need:

• You possess two (2) to four (4) years of logistics, supply chain, production, operations, or other related planning and scheduling experience
• You have a valid US Driver’s License
• You are willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Climb and/or work in elevated areas, Stand, and sit for extended periods, Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions,
  Lift up to 50 lbs. and perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
• You can work independently as well as in a team environment
• You are comfortable with technology and possess good computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company-specific applications as required
• You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• You have high attention to detail can multitask, maintain an organized workplace, and have excellent problem-solving skills
• You value health and safety! You will always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day
• You want to work somewhere doing something where you can make a difference in the world!
• You have a strong understanding of inventory management, distribution, and shipment best practices
• You are an effective communicator and have proven experience working successfully with a variety of stakeholders
• Data analysis? No problem! You are a Microsoft Excel guru with advanced data analysis and visualization skills
• You understand that the company’s viability and performance is directly tied to your job security, so you are willing and able to work seasonal split shift work and overtime hours including nights and weekends to meet business needs during peak season

What Makes You Stand Out:

• An Associate Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement experience
• Experience leading programs and processes
• General agriculture knowledge and/or experience

Work Authorization & Relocation:

• VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position
• A relocation package is not offered for this position

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):

• This role will be on-site at our Corteva location

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.