We are looking for a skilled Logistics Administrator to join our team in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. In this hybrid role, you will work onsite three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) while contributing to efficient transportation processes for agricultural and energy products. This is a long-term contract position that offers potential overtime during peak seasons, such as harvest time, requiring flexibility in work hours.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and manage truck transportation of materials and products, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.<br>• Negotiate competitive freight rates with carriers and oversee rate loading in internal rating systems.<br>• Analyze transportation operations to identify and implement process and cost improvements.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party truck carriers, ensuring profitable partnerships.<br>• Monitor carrier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective actions to address service issues.<br>• Update and maintain internal systems and databases for contracts, freight rates, and customer information.<br>• Communicate transportation market trends to internal sales, purchasing teams, and external stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transportation strategies with operational and financial goals.<br>• Provide accurate and market-based freight pricing to stakeholders within multiple product lines.<br>• Ensure compliance with shipping requirements and effectively manage customer-specific needs.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a company to bring an Office Manager/Bookkeeper onto their team. This position will report to the business manager and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office: billing, cash application, purchasing, shipment follow up, and other tasks as needed. This contract position is estimated to be a 4-6 month opportunity located in Shoreview, Minnesota.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>- Accounts Receivable: apply cash receipt, process daily invoices/credit, help with collection of past due balance</p><p>- Accounts Payable: invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing</p><p>- Reaching out to Carriers on logistics of shipments</p><p>- Create purchase orders & track/order office supplies</p><p>- Preparing monthly journal entries</p><p>- Investigating and correcting account discrepancies</p><p>- Making sure that accounts contained in the general ledger are correct</p><p>- Additional ad-hoc projects as necessary</p><p> </p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join our team on a long-term contract basis in the south metro, Minnesota area. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of logistics and distribution processes, while managing shipping functions and customs compliance effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coordinating logistics and be passionate about maintaining efficiency and accuracy. Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage and oversee daily logistics operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods.</li><li>Coordinate shipping activities with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to meet deadlines.</li><li>Monitor customs processes to ensure compliance with regulations and resolve any related issues.</li><li>Identify opportunities to optimize distribution processes and implement improvements.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of shipments, inventory levels, and logistics activities.</li><li>Communicate effectively with stakeholders to address concerns and provide updates on logistics matters.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to transportation delays or discrepancies.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to align logistics strategies with broader business goals.</li><li>Track and analyze logistics performance metrics to ensure targets are met.</li><li>Ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices in all logistics operations.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Executive Administrative Assistant to join our team in Maple Grove. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in supporting executives through effective organization, communication, and administrative expertise. This is an onsite role requiring a proactive individual who can prioritize tasks and manage complex schedules efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate and manage executive calendars, ensuring seamless scheduling of meetings and resolving conflicts.</p><p>• Prepare, edit, and format various documents including presentations, reports, memos, and spreadsheets.</p><p>• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and a high level of attention to detail.</p><p>• Organize and support board meetings by preparing agendas, distributing materials, and documenting minutes.</p><p>• Track and manage expenses, submit detailed reports, and maintain organized filing systems.</p><p>• Oversee office operations, including managing supplies and equipment, and supervising clerical staff when necessary.</p><p>• Arrange and coordinate travel logistics, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation, and preparing comprehensive itineraries.</p><p>• Provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT business analysis, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires expertise in transportation modules, integration testing, and user training while ensuring alignment with global business templates.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective process or technology solutions within the transportation module.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop business cases for new functionalities, including comprehensive cost-benefit and risk-impact analyses.</p><p>• Manage and prioritize ticket backlogs, working towards resolving issues promptly within the transportation module.</p><p>• Gather requirements and perform integration analysis for modules such as PP and SD.</p><p>• Create and execute test plans, develop test cases, and conduct functional and user acceptance testing.</p><p>• Assist in enhancing moderately complex information systems and ensure appropriate error management functionality.</p><p>• Provide training to new users on supported applications as needed.</p><p>• Promote and enforce workplace safety standards by identifying and addressing hazards.</p><p>• Participate in Scrum activities, including backlog grooming and supporting unit and integration testing.</p><p>• Take ownership of testing phases for projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness.</p>
