Company Overview

Farmers Business Network (FBN) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an integrated, technology-enabled agricultural platform.

We offer high ROI farm inputs, fintech and sustainability products and services powered by network data, and farm-tested insights from our global farmer community. Our platform helps FBN members make confident decisions to ensure the economic viability of their farms, while also empowering them to be a part of the solution as the global community confronts its most pressing issues: providing food security for a growing population, transitioning to more sustainable agriculture, and responding to climate change.

We are a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven AgTech company that offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as boundless career mobility. We are backed by top investors, including Fidelity, ADM, Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, T Rowe Price and Temasek. We have been featured in these articles by the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, and were also named "One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World" by Fast Company Magazine.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a solutions-driven individual to manage the daily transportation planning and operations for our rapidly growing logistics network while also overseeing supply chain execution. This vertical role involves working directly with carriers, customer experience teams, operations teams, and 3PL partners to ensure accurate inventory management, create optimized transportation plans, and proactively manage the execution of these plans from carrier pick up to final delivery and invoicing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, urgency in solving supply chain and transportation issues, and a commitment to building strong partnerships with carriers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supply Chain Management:
   • Monitor and manage network inventory levels based on ordering trends and forecasts.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives and customer requirements.
   • Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
2. Operations and Order Management:
   • Manage open orders to ensure visibility of customer requirements and ensure orders flow into TMS and WMS within a reasonable time frame.
   • Resolve shipping delays and escalate service risks to the Customer Experience (CX) team, proposing alternatives to meet customer needs.
   • Drive best-in-class service levels and fill rates for assigned areas.
   • Recommend and monitor inbound stock transfer orders with the deployment team to ensure proper inventory coverage.
3. Transportation Planning and Execution:
   • Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve delivery times.
   • Perform transportation optimization within the Transportation Management System (TMS), creating and communicating daily and weekly transportation plans.
   • Ensure the timely execution of transportation plans, including responsibility for timely pick up, delivery, and invoice approval at contracted rates.
   • Lead carrier meetings, communicate forecasts, performance metrics, and identify and resolve root cause issues in delivery operations.
   • Lead 3PL fulfillment center meetings, communicate forecasts, performance metrics, and identify and resolve root cause issues in delivery operations.
   • Maintain and build strong relationships with 3rd party carriers and 3PL fulfillment sites.
4. Continuous Improvement and Planning:
   • Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement in transportation and supply chain processes.
   • Participate in space and capacity planning meetings to proactively manage warehousing needs.
   • Develop exception reporting to highlight key risk areas and provide visibility on KPIs to the organization.
   • Identify opportunities to increase automation, simplify, and standardize global processes.
5. Team Contribution:
   • Be a cross-functional team player, partnering with Deployment, Warehousing, Customer Experience, and Transportation teams.
   • Act as a thought leader, identifying opportunities to enhance supply chain operations through innovation and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent industry experience, in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is required. An advanced degree or industry-recognized certification (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in transportation and supply chain management, with a proven track record in carrier management, transportation routing, and logistics operations. Experience in both owned fleet management and 3PL environments is essential.
• Proficiency in using WMS/TMS/NetSuite/Telematics systems is mandatory. Advanced problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills are critical. Familiarity with transportation modes, including LTL, truckload, and intermodal, is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across functions and with external partners. Leadership experience in cross-functional team environments is a plus.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing demands in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 5-10% as required, including potential international travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or certification in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or Logistics (e.g., APICS, CPIM).
• Experience with WMS/TMS/NetSuite/Telematics systems.
• Understanding of transportation basics such as owned fleet, spot markets, routing guides, LTL, truckload, and intermodal modes of transportation.
• Experience with both owned and 3PL fulfillment sites.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Slides).
• Passionate about building world-class supply chain networks that put the customer first.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced start-up environment, adaptable to changing roles and responsibilities.

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The following represents FBN's reasonable estimate of the US national average base salary range for this role based on market data and placement of internal employees: $72,900-$89,200. This salary range may vary based on geography and the higher cost of labor in some metropolitan areas.

Beyond Base Pay, FBN also offers all full-time/permanent employees competitive total compensation packages that include equity compensation (dependent upon job level), paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday, work flexibility including paid time off and remote work if your role is eligible, parental leave, benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, short & long term disability, life insurance, 401k, HSA employer contributions, and more.

FBN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. FBN considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program here.

FBN is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known limitations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance to complete this form or participate in an interview, please let us know.