This position will be responsible for distribution and fulfillment processes for Animal Nutrition products throughout our feed network.  This role will champion distribution and shipping support for finished goods in Animal Nutrition, utilizing the forecast to move feed to the right location at the right time.  This position will be a lead for collaboration and interface with the Customer Service team, AN Finished Good planning team, Transportation, Warehousing, and Manufacturing teams.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Inventory Management- Develop and implement network inventory strategies for finished good deployment throughout the network and adjusts inventory to fulfill customer demand with avail‐ able inventory.       
• Supply Chain Collaboration- Engage in collaborative problem-solving activities to address inventory gaps and overages.
• Work with cross-functional teams (finished good planners (internal and COMAN), warehousing, transportation and demand planning partners when available inventory does not match forecasted demand.
• Process improvement/Analysis and System management/improvements - reviews safety stock and adjusts according to business needs, continuously evaluates and enhances deployment processes to improve customer fulfillment metrics and minimize shortages.
• Analyzes data trends to optimize inventory and minimizing aging inventory and shortages.
• Transportation Coordination and Shipment tracking. 
• Coordinate shipments with our internal transportation team and vendor partner. 
• Shipments can be sent via LTL, dry van, or rail.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma and 3-5 years planning/logistics experience or related experience
• Prior experience working in an ERP System (JDE/SAP) is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to work independently
• Manage multiple tasks
• Prioritize and plan daily activities
• Solid communication skills
• Quantitative skills- ability to analyze and provide insight
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability work across all areas and levels of an organization while driving decisions and accountability.

Salary: $69,040 - $103,560

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

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