• Shipping & Inventory Coordinator

    SMBSCRenville, MN 56284

    Job #2811074108

  • Summary of position:

    The Shipping & Inventory Coordinator supports Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative (SMBSC) by serving as the super user for the Sugar Trax shipping system. The S&IC helps SMBSC reach its mission by (1) monitoring and verifying Sugar Trax operations, (2) coordinating sugar shipments, and (3) performing tie outs to ensure proper reporting.

    Essential Functions:

    Sugar Trax

    • Monitors and verifies operation of Sugar Trax; reports program issues to Sugar Warehouse Manager or the Information Systems Department
    • Serves as the Sugar Trax super user; assists warehouse staff with corrections and training as needed; answers employee questions as needed
    • Works with the shipping analysts to monitor sugar order progression; ensures orders are completed on time and to the customer's specifications
    • Monitors Sugar Trax information and performs checks of systems and data to reduce errors
    • Completes shipping sheet within Sugar Trax to ensure proper data load into the Factory Manager software

    Sugar Shipment Coordination

    • Coordinates all rail cars entering SMBSC property, which includes sugar and molasses as well as other necessary materials for operations such as coal
    • Works with security to coordinate documents for proper transportation on and off the SMBSC site

    Co-Products

    • Updates shipment information for Co-Products in Midwest Agri Commodities system I-connect
    • Daily input of analysis for co-product shipments

    Daily reconciliation of co-products shipped in I-connect and Fact Ops

    Accounting responsibilities

    • Performs the daily, monthly, and yearly tie outs of SMBSC products; collaborates with accounting to ensure proper reporting
    • Reviews customer and vendor invoices; clarifies and resolves discrepancies
    Core Competencies and Skill Requirements:
    • Broad understanding of accounting and inventory
      • Knowledge of appropriate debits and credits
      • Familiarity with auditing information to ensure accuracy
      • Ability to perform mathematical computations such as adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions to quantify and report information
    • Demonstrated critical thinking skills
      • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
      • Ability to demonstrate superior interpersonal skills needed for working with a variety of knowledge levels including customers, customer service representatives, employees, and managers
      • Ability to have a high attention to detail
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office
      • Ability to create and use macros, conditional lists, pivot tables, and look up functions to import, export, sort, and analyze data in Microsoft Excel
      • Ability to create and edit documents in Microsoft Word
      • Familiarity and comfort using Microsoft Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint
    • Strong work ethic
      • Ability to manage multiple priorities, produce excellent work results and follow through on commitments
      • Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
      • Ability to work overtime as required
    • Commitment to safety
      • Ability to work in a responsible, safe manner by adhering to SMBSC's safety protocol
    Required Education and Experience:

    Three to five years of accounting experience

    • Experience working in transportation, shipping, or logistics is preferred