Merchandising Coordinator

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in bio-based products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent work-life balance with a ‘family-first’ culture
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

JOB SUMMARY 

Each day, when we show up to work at POET Bioproducts it’s our job to market and transport, as efficiently as possible, about 20,000 tons of our high quality feed products from our bio-processing facilities to our valued customers who happen to be located all over the globe. We use trucks, trains, barges and ocean vessels to make this happen and as a Merchandising Coordinator it will be your role to ensure our products get to where they need to get to when our customers need it. Sound intimidating? Don’t worry. If you are a problem solver, detail oriented, a good team player, effective communicator and are looking for an opportunity with a strong, growing company in an exciting industry, we can provide you all the necessary training and tools to be successful.

A TYPICAL DAY 

• Work with trucking companies to schedule pick-ups and deliveries
• Enter and process transportation instructions for our freight partners
• Compile inventories
• Maintain rail shipment and billing data
• Provide contract management support to merchandisers
• Coordinate barge shipments
• Resolve customer discrepancies when necessary
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses! 

THIS JOB MAY BE FOR YOU IF… 

• You enjoy solving problems. You don’t get flustered when things don’t go according to plan. You love taking on challenges and finding creative solutions.
• You like helping people. You’re patient and level-headed. You really enjoy exceeding someone else’s expectations.
• You communicate effectively. You write well. You speak articulately. You’re comfortable communicating in writing and on the phone.
• You pay attention to the details. For you, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every time.
• You’re a learner. You’re not afraid of taking on new things and stretching yourself. You’re not afraid to ask questions as you’re always looking to improve.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or similar real-world experience.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS 

• Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET.
• We have an open work environment. No offices. We’re all in this together and we work close together.
• We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events. Bowling, karaoke, golf, obstacle course, trap shooting, and yes, lots of pot lucks!
• Not much physical labor as most of your time will be in the office at your desk where you can sit or stand.
• We offer competitive pay, full benefits, 401K with company match, profit sharing, performance based bonus opportunities, on-going training and tuition reimbursement.
• At POET, we want you to live a healthy, happy and balanced life so you’ll have access to an on-site state-of-the-art Fitness Center, natural wellness options and several opportunities to contribute to a better world as a volunteer.