Bay State Milling
Commodity Operations Specialist
Bay State Milling, Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States,
Job Title:
Commodity Operations Specialist
Location:
Golden Valley, MN
Department:
Supply Chain
Reports to:
Supply Chain Director
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Revised:
2/1/2024
ABOUT BAY STATE MILLING:
Bay State Milling is a family-owned company with a strategic intent to support the growth of the next generation of grain-based foods in North America by providing the leading array of plant-based ingredients. Since 1899, we have proudly provided exceptional quality flour and grain products, and we continue to build on our legacy as we bring new supply chains and technologies into our realm of capabilities. Our Core purpose is to provide food ingredients to promote the growth of healthful and affordable food choices for the consumer.
We recognize that the universe of grain-based foods is constantly changing and responding to consumers' desire for variety, healthfulness, great taste and affordability in their food choices. We are not afraid of change; in fact, we believe that change cultivates opportunity. Our goal is to stay a step ahead of our customer's needs, while always maintaining the trust they have placed in us for generations. We are committed to maintaining our Core Values of
INTEGRITY, QUALITY, CREATIVITY, CARING, and COLLABORATION
in pursuit of achieving this goal. SUMMARY
This position executes coproduct and select grain supply chain logistics and communication to insure optimum milling performance and economic returns. This person is critical for communication between position managers, grain shippers, carriers, and internal teams administrating coproduct marketing & grain logistics plans. The specialist is engaged in a wide range of supply chain activities including contracting, logistics execution, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and financial settlement. As a member of the Supply Chain Services team, this position continually collaborates with accounting, operations, quality assurance, sales, and transportation to ensure optimal logistics execution and streamlined financial settlement of shipments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Generate and verify accuracy of contracts and inventory and logistics schedules. Nurture co-product end user, carrier and grain shipper/producer relationships to insure logistics execution and communication of activities. Bear primary responsibility to initiate and manage coproduct shipments, managing logistics to achieve on-time delivery and manage mill inventories. Communicate with co product buyers, carriers, traffic department, grain buyers and mill operations to provide consistent feed deliveries within logistical and price parameters. Identify and communicate market trends based on observation of regional, national, and global markets. Execute responsibilities to maintain the highest practical standards in compliance with feed and food security regulations by partnering with Quality Assurance and Operations teams. Communicate relevant commodity data and information across functions including Quality Assurance, merchandising, transportation and finance to ensure accurate and efficient payments, invoicing, commodity positions and adherence to grain, food and feed safety guidelines, Team internally and externally consistent with the Bay State Milling organizational health and matrix management model. Collaborate with senior trading staff, peers, and fellow employees in the areas of cultivating excellence, accounting and control, operations, transportation and logistics, procurement, sales, co-product marketing, quality assurance and research and development in problem solving and day-to-day operations. QUALIFICATIONS 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with a team Analytical and Mathematical skills Customer Service and Problem Solving Experience in Commodity Merchandising Support preferred Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and/or remotely Experience in the grain-based foods industry is a plus EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university, or commensurate work experience. Preference given to experience in commodity trading.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English fluency is essential. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to respond to either common and sensitive inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers. High attention to detail and a keen eye for esthetics. MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS
Competency in Spreadsheet and Word Processing software required (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint windows applications preferred). The ability to adopt emerging technology resources is a plus. The ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is essential. REASONING ABILITY
Must possess acumen and judgment in business situations, with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand. The Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally exposed to a nonmanufacturing, office type environment and minimal exposure to noise, dust, and industrial type machinery.
Commodity Operations Specialist
Location:
Golden Valley, MN
Department:
Supply Chain
Reports to:
Supply Chain Director
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Revised:
2/1/2024
ABOUT BAY STATE MILLING:
Bay State Milling is a family-owned company with a strategic intent to support the growth of the next generation of grain-based foods in North America by providing the leading array of plant-based ingredients. Since 1899, we have proudly provided exceptional quality flour and grain products, and we continue to build on our legacy as we bring new supply chains and technologies into our realm of capabilities. Our Core purpose is to provide food ingredients to promote the growth of healthful and affordable food choices for the consumer.
We recognize that the universe of grain-based foods is constantly changing and responding to consumers' desire for variety, healthfulness, great taste and affordability in their food choices. We are not afraid of change; in fact, we believe that change cultivates opportunity. Our goal is to stay a step ahead of our customer's needs, while always maintaining the trust they have placed in us for generations. We are committed to maintaining our Core Values of
INTEGRITY, QUALITY, CREATIVITY, CARING, and COLLABORATION
in pursuit of achieving this goal. SUMMARY
This position executes coproduct and select grain supply chain logistics and communication to insure optimum milling performance and economic returns. This person is critical for communication between position managers, grain shippers, carriers, and internal teams administrating coproduct marketing & grain logistics plans. The specialist is engaged in a wide range of supply chain activities including contracting, logistics execution, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and financial settlement. As a member of the Supply Chain Services team, this position continually collaborates with accounting, operations, quality assurance, sales, and transportation to ensure optimal logistics execution and streamlined financial settlement of shipments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Generate and verify accuracy of contracts and inventory and logistics schedules. Nurture co-product end user, carrier and grain shipper/producer relationships to insure logistics execution and communication of activities. Bear primary responsibility to initiate and manage coproduct shipments, managing logistics to achieve on-time delivery and manage mill inventories. Communicate with co product buyers, carriers, traffic department, grain buyers and mill operations to provide consistent feed deliveries within logistical and price parameters. Identify and communicate market trends based on observation of regional, national, and global markets. Execute responsibilities to maintain the highest practical standards in compliance with feed and food security regulations by partnering with Quality Assurance and Operations teams. Communicate relevant commodity data and information across functions including Quality Assurance, merchandising, transportation and finance to ensure accurate and efficient payments, invoicing, commodity positions and adherence to grain, food and feed safety guidelines, Team internally and externally consistent with the Bay State Milling organizational health and matrix management model. Collaborate with senior trading staff, peers, and fellow employees in the areas of cultivating excellence, accounting and control, operations, transportation and logistics, procurement, sales, co-product marketing, quality assurance and research and development in problem solving and day-to-day operations. QUALIFICATIONS 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with a team Analytical and Mathematical skills Customer Service and Problem Solving Experience in Commodity Merchandising Support preferred Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and/or remotely Experience in the grain-based foods industry is a plus EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university, or commensurate work experience. Preference given to experience in commodity trading.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English fluency is essential. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to respond to either common and sensitive inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers. High attention to detail and a keen eye for esthetics. MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS
Competency in Spreadsheet and Word Processing software required (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint windows applications preferred). The ability to adopt emerging technology resources is a plus. The ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is essential. REASONING ABILITY
Must possess acumen and judgment in business situations, with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand. The Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally exposed to a nonmanufacturing, office type environment and minimal exposure to noise, dust, and industrial type machinery.