Position Overview: This position will work closely with the CN Business Director and CN Supply and Position Coordinator within the crop nutrient division. This includes contract management, release number management, direct correspondence with the field to ensure that they are in accordance with, contract details and allocations. Providing a high level of support for the field team, in regard to crop nutrients, to help them do their jobs effectively and efficiently.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Include but not limited to:
Supports Keystone Cooperative's stated Mission, Vision, and Business Values
Support Keystone Cooperative's procurement team's mission
Review & maintain fertilizer purchase contracts, verifying purchases against purchase log, help maintain purchase log
Create PO's for vendor purchases in the appropriate system(s)
Develop and maintain load number spreadsheets with CN Supply and Position Coordinator
Send contract information & release numbers for product pick up to agronomy locations
Send BOL & rail tracing information to agronomy locations
Support agronomy locations with booking clean up and troubleshooting problems; encourage clean up monthly
Keep CN team & ag centers informed of contract status & expiration dates; verify all contracts are fulfilled timely
Coordinate & communicate logistic information on delivered in purchases (rail, truck, & barge)
Input retail price sheet updates into the appropriate system(s)
Work with ag centers to trouble shoot various issues (including but not limited to: BOL requests, non-working release numbers, rail car & truck demurrage fees)
Communicate with ag centers in a timely manner
Work with the Accounts Payable team to provide guidance on troubleshooting CN vendor invoicing
Liaison with the State Chemist
Run reports for CN team and help with various projects when requested
Work in the Indianapolis Corporate Office 3-5 days a week
Skills and Qualifications:
Possess great interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills, include organization and scheduling of multiple tasks
Willingness to learn new tasks; ability to brainstorm solutions
Take initiative when answers need to be found
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work through changing priorities
Self-motivated to manage deadlines
Work collaboratively in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn company specific software
Demonstrate practical skills with sound understanding of site management, staff management and field operations
Required overtime as the season demands.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's or associate degree, in agriculture or related field; or a combination of education and/or experience
