Logistics Financial Specialist

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Logistics Financial Specialist opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. In this highly impactful role, the Logistics Financial Specialist role is to support the needs of Supply Chain Operations at Seaboard Foods, specifically around transportation and warehousing costs for domestic and export product.  Areas of responsibility include the development of tools/reports for use by the business areas as well as to identify areas of opportunity to drive improved performance and efficiency while reducing costs.  This role will create and implement solutions while coordinating with multiple departments throughout the organization to drive change.  The Logistics Financial Specialist will develop and roll-out optimization tools and processes for the business to ensure that the overall goals & results are achieved.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Extract and evaluate transportation and warehousing spend data; build reporting that will be provided to senior management on the area of spend and amount.
• Develop and implement optimization tools and processes to drive improvement throughout the entire supply chain.
• Validate that absorbed freight rates within the AS400 for both domestic and export shipments accurately represent costs being incurred.
• Provide support to upgrade/maintain our domestic transportation management system.
• Audit contracted rates vs billed rates from carriers and 3rd party warehouses and identify variances.
• Validate, review and update vendor documentation as necessary.
• Review current invoicing processes, look for opportunities for improvement, and implement new processes as necessary.
• Identify areas of excessive spending that could be reduced; partner with business areas (sales, transportation, plant operations, scheduling, etc.) to put plans in place to reach common goals that balance cost and service.
• Identify and analyze spend data to highlight where we have an opportunity to reduce the price of non-conformance; partner with various functions to develop action plans around bringing visibility and context that should be shared with the area most impacted to drive improvement and reduced spend.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Experience in Finance/Accounting or a related field which includes Statistics, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering.   
• 1 to 2 years’ experience working within a supply chain support area (manufacturing, supply chain planning, procurement, or logistics).
• At least a 1 year of working experience with reporting or data analytic software.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of planning and scheduling systems, manufacturing & shipping processes, inventory management, transportation management systems and continuous improvement.

• Experience in protein or food manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or Engineering.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is frequently required to:

• Regularly work on-site in an office environment
• Remain in a seated position for extended periods and move throughout the work environment as needed. This may include walking, standing, or using mobility aids such as wheelchairs
• Communicate effectively through verbal, written, and electronic means
• Read, analyze and interpret information presented on screens, documents, and through verbal communication
• Use hands and fingers to operate computers, office equipment, and related tools
• Enter data and navigate software applications using standard or adaptive equipment.
• Some Nights & Weekend Availability flexibility is needed

The employee is occasionally required to:

• Access files, supplies, or equipment from standard office furniture
• Transport files, supplies, or materials typically not exceeding 20 pounds
• Ascend/descend between levels via stairs or elevator
• Travel to other company locations or off-site meetings as needed

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.