Logistics Scheduler

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

POET Biofuels is a global leader in the energy and agricultural space. We started as a supplier of fuel ethanol and have grown into a multi-commodity marketing and transportation company providing solutions in fuels, grains, and carbon dioxide markets. When we show up each day, we look forward to using our talents to change the world and add value to society.

The Logistics Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring reliable shipments from production facilities to customers across diverse industries. This position serves as a key link between plant operations, transportation providers, internal commercial teams, and customers to coordinate shipments, manage inventory positions, and support uninterrupted product supply.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to supply chain management, logistics coordination, inventory planning, customer account management and interaction, and commercial operations within a fast-paced energy and commodity environment.

This is an on-site role located in Wichita, KS.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY

• Coordinate daily shipments from production facilities to customer locations.
• Schedule and optimize transportation resources to ensure timely and cost-effective product delivery.
• Work directly with carriers, dispatchers, and terminal personnel to manage shipment execution and resolve transportation challenges.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively address delays, service disruptions, or changing customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years’ experience in a corporate transportation/scheduling role
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, data analysis and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or after-hours as business needs require.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 10% of the time).

Preferred Experience

• Experience using ERP, inventory management systems, and excel-based tools and analytics.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, dispatching, scheduling, supply chain, commodity marketing, or customer operations.
• Experience working within the energy, agricultural, manufacturing, industrial gas, or commodity industries.

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• High level of personal integrity
• Customer service orientation, patient and level-headed mentality, and fulfilled by exceeding others’ expectations.
• Consistent drive to learn, not shying away from taking on new things and stretching yourself. Not afraid to ask questions and always looking to improve and help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across different departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Sense of urgency which drives results
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to work in a team environment

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

• Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution

• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses

• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions

• 401K with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually

• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements

• Discounted home and auto insurance

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.