ABOUT US
Missouri Walnut Group is located in Neosho, Missouri, our facility covers over 130 acres. We are embarking on changing the lumber industry by combining technology and process control to drive safety, quality and precision manufacturing in order to continue to push the limits on growth and innovation. Here at Missouri Walnut, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly believe when creating a culture based on core values such as integrity, honesty, passion, accountability and trust it will allow us to focus on getting better every day and push the limits of what we can achieve together.
We offer competitive wages as well as an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits
- 401K Retirement Planning with Company Match
- Healthcare Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing Bonus
SUMMARY
Missouri Walnut Group is seeking a dynamic individual to join the group as a Logistics Specialist. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of supply chain management, ensuring the flow of raw materials and final products from suppliers, retailers and customers. This role is also responsible for managing the import/export of materials, and ensuring compliance according to internal policies and procedures as well as international, federal, state and local regulations. On the job training is a good way to discover how to do the job better, so you should have a willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential, the goal is to ensure that procedures are carried out smoothly in order to maximize efficiency and profits. This position participates in our monthly profit-sharing bonus which is based off of production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Tracking loads/shipment activities and maintaining accurate records.
· Identify issues creating appropriate corrective action plans to achieve desirable results on time, while communicating with drivers and customers to schedule shipment activities and performing administrative tasks to deliver high-quality service for all parties.
· Utilize organizational equipment and updated required information into systems complied with state, federal and international rules, procedures and regulations.
· Assist the sales department with the creation and management of invoices sales orders and/or shipments.
· Reconciliation of freight invoices.
· Act as the primary facilitator among various Missouri Walnut Group departments, including commercial (sales and purchasing), logistics and others, regarding domestic as well as import and export strategies and issues.
· Support full compliance and provide guidance for import/export transactions, including reviewing import/export documentation, import/export license determination, issuance and or review of shipper’s letter of instruction, filing of electronic import/export information and import/export record retention.
· Manage all freight costing data, such as domestic, import/export.
· Assist with any issues regarding freight forwarders, customs brokers and others associated with shipments.
· Handle inquiries regarding costing, classification, duty rates, documentation requirements, or other trade and customs-related questions.
· Ensure USDA compliance by managing all phytosanitary certifications, inspections and requirements.
· Continued knowledge of industry relevant laws, regulations and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
· 1-3 years of logistics experience is preferred.
· Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
· Excellent problem-solving skills and coordination abilities.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and follow through.
· Ability to work with little to no supervision and track multiple processes.
· Computer savvy with a working knowledge of programs.
· Team player that can collaborate with others.
We may conduct an internal and external search simultaneously, to select the most qualified candidate.
MISSOURI WALNUT GROUP is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Missouri Walnut Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- export document processing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Logistics: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
