Director of Logistics

ALCIVIA is growing and looking to add a full-time Director of Logistics at our Cottage Grove, WI headquarters location. Are you looking for a company where work-life balance is respected, honest effort is rewarded, and your contribution is appreciated? You're looking for ALCIVIA.

Work Setting: Onsite and In-Office.

Pay Type: Salary, bi-weekly.

Work Location: 1401 Landmark Drive, Cottage Grove, WI, 53527.

Core Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Benefits: Full-time benefit eligibility begins the 1st of the month following date of hire.

• Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (with Employer contributions), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance, Legal Shield, and ID Shield.
• 401K company match up to 6% and 100% vested day one.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits : Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-Paid Training and Development Opportunities : Tuition Reimbursement, Certifications & Licenses, and more.
• Company Clothing Annual Allowance.
• Safety Boot Annual Allowance.

ALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain, and have a full portfolio of options for competitive operating loans and input financing. Learn more at https://www.alcivia.com/

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Director of Logistics Essential Responsibilities:

The Director of Logistics will oversee planning, directing, and coordinating all the activities related to truck transportation operations within an organization or company. They direct activities related to dispatching, pricing, and managing transportation vehicles, employees, and vendors. Our Logistics Drivers locally deliver uncontaminated loads of seed, grain, fertilizer, refined fuel, LP, and other farming related products. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work and always goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Manage a diverse group of CDL drivers, which include Hazmat and Tanker drivers both full time and seasonal
• Responsible for P&L of the transportation company operating within ALCIVIA
• Responsible for operations and equipment within ALCIVIA's Transportation Company
• Assign efficient routes and loads to internal and external drivers
• Collaborate with ALCIVIA division leaders to ensure seamless execution of Grain, Fertilizer, Animal Nutrition and Energy
• Responsible for company ELD, dispatching and fleet tracking technology
• Collaborate with Fleet Coordinator to maintain adequate fleet
• Investigates, verifies, and resolves customer complaints
• In charge of implementing schedule, policy, and pricing changes
• Works with other managers and staff members to make and implement policies, processes, and objectives
• Monitors operations to ensure that staff members comply with the company rules, safety procedures and government regulations
• Monitor spending to make sure that expenses are consistent with the approved budget
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Director of Logistics Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Transportation Systems, Finance, Business Operations, Agriculture
• Minimum 8-12 years' experience at a director/management level role or above in an operation of similar size and function
• Build member relationships by listening and reacting to the needs of customers
• Organize work and efficiently allocate time to complete work
• Take pride and ownership in the maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Strong computer and technology skills
• Great written and verbal and communication
• Coach employees and provide timely feedback
• Proven track record developing employees
• Proven leader, coach, and mentor
• Self-directed and focuses on taking action
• Ability to identify objectives and recommend the best solutions
• Possess a strong set of core values and beliefs
• Accept responsibility while maintaining integrity
• Remain persistence and recover quickly from setbacks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization and time management
• Good customer service
• Understand operational efficiency and financial decision making
• Advanced problem-solving ability
• Strong ethical and moral compass
• Confidence to confront challenging situations
• Open to continuous learning and improvement opportunities
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Follow and promote mission, vision, and values
• Show up every day with a positive attitude
• Always have a safety-first approach

Find your place in a positive, supportive atmosphere where opportunity is always growing, with a team that believes in its mission. Enjoy a job that grows along with you as your skills and talents evolve, while fueling the needs of your family, friends, and billions of others who depend on agriculture. Visit our Careers page to view all our current openings at https://www.alcivia.com/careers/

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