Logistics Specialist

**Description**:** GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU**

Corteva Agriscience, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future. **#GrowWhatMatters**

We have an exciting opportunity as a Transportation and Warehousing Logistics Specialist, based either on our Drusenheim (67) or Cernay (68) site in Alsace, France. This is a permanent position.
Part of the EMEA Supply Chain team, you are the focal point for the export center, and you are responsible for the East Europe Warehouses.

**Your Challenge**:

- Leads improvements on area of functional expertise ( transportation mode, carrier management, warehouse management) monitoring the performance of key activities to meet or exceed service expectations.
- Accountable to provide logistics expertise by identifying, analyzing and measuring improvements to key processes and procedures.
- Adds value to logistics work processes by leading innovation and continuous improvement program.
- Manages annual budget for logistics operations and identifies opportunities to minimize cost-to-serve through process improvement.
- Effectively contributes to the design and development of logistics plans consistent with business/functional responsibility.
- Provides expertise and support in International Trade Operations, developing and driving logistics solutions across multiple regions.
- Provides expertise and supports EH&S (Environment, Health and Safety) goals across all modes of transport and storage. May conduct carrier and warehouse safety and security assessments.
- Drives training for process, systems, tools, methodology, and functional disciplines.
- Oversight of the management of the DHL Control Tower for primary distribution road transportation in Europe
- Oversight of drayage activities for imports in Europe: Focal point for inland transportation of iso and dry containers from port of entry in Europe to Corteva production plants/ warehouses
- Support to the Imports workstream activity, back up of the Logistics Specialist is charge of leading Imports activity in EMEA

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**Qualifications**:** Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics consultancy and leadership positions;
- University degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Management with expertise in Logistics and International Trade Operations;
- Substantial knowledge of Information Systems (SAP, other systems and tools);
- Knowledge of key metrics to manage logistics functional performance;
- Strong leadership, effective communication, innovative mindset;
- Fluent oral and written English required, French will be beneficial.

**Who Are We Looking For?**
- Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team;
- Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food;
- Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment;
- Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.

**Growing What Matters Starts With YouWhat We Can Offer To Help You Grow?**
- Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time;
- Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences;
- Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience;
- Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered;
- Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives;
- Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships;
- Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary;
- Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility.