Job Title: Logistics Associate  

Property of: CJ Bio America

1946 Harvest Ave.

Fort Dodge, Iowa  50501

Job #:  

REV: 3/29/23

Department: Logistics 

Reports to: Manager of Logistics  

Career Path: P2

Function: Administration

■Full-Time        

■ Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for creating and ensuring accuracy of all account processing documents and invoicing, upholding carrier, vendor and export partner relationships, and assisting with inventory, reporting, and month end closings.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Dispatch trucks from multiple warehouses

Creates and submits invoices for co-products, such as liquid fertilizer and Prosin, and ensures inventory matches invoicing

Assists with the budget, sales, and pallets report for month end closing

Completes the usage decision for liquid and bulk product in the system according to company policy

Coordinates domestic rail shipments and export products with Cargill

Assists and collaborates with other departments reworking pallets in the MES, WMS, and SAP systems

Communicates and coordinates with CJ Mexico and Brazil on orders and billing

Prepare monthly expense documents, which includes actual expenses, accrued expenses, posting expenses in SAP, and preparing payment approvals

Participates in the monthly closing process

Assist with internal audits, which may include but isn’t limited to counting inventory and checking warehouses

Assists with inventory planning and reporting

Update system to record all orders and related information

Ensures all invoicing discrepancies and inquiries are resolved

Communicate directly with vendors and carriers on payment and billing issues

Perform day to day invoice processing in SAP; including to verify, classify, and record accounts payable data

Prepare excel files to avoid invoice duplication and discrepancies

Assist in generating standard operating procedures and manuals

Works to resolve any billing/invoicing issues

Assist in projects pertaining to reports and invoicing

Assist with the training of new team members as needed

Assists with month and year end closing on the last day of every month

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) knowledge, such as SAP;

Data entry;

Proficient with Microsoft Excel;

Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office;

Strong verbal and written communication skills;

Critical thinking, multi-tasking and decision making skills;

Ability to maintain strong internal and external relationships;

Ability to maintain confidentiality;

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, unless business needs require additional hours worked

This position is responsible for and expected to work extended hours during month and year end closing on the last day of every month

This position primarily operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occasional exposure to warehouses and production areas may be expected.

Ability to work in a stationary position for up to 95% of their shift;

Travel is not expected for this position;

This position does not supervise the work of others;

Ability to ascend/descend stairs;

Ability to lift up to 50lbs;

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree

OR

Associates Degree & 2 years of directly related experience

OR

High School Diploma/GED & 4 years of directly related experience;

SAP experience preferred;

Microsoft Excel experience preferred;

Data entry experience preferred;