Corporate Services Specialist - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

Company: GROWMARK, Inc.
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.See what it s like to work at GROWMARK: -https://youtu.be/CSVMnKCySsYPURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENTProvides analysis of GROWMARK corporate services to create departmental efficiencies in inventory management, shipping/receiving costs, and vendor relations, and handles facilities management functions including office equipment moves and repairs. -ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAnalyzes stock room and warehouse inventories utilizing SAP inventory system to ensure excellence in inventory management. - Creates process improvements and necessary adjustments to maintain inventory in stock room and warehouse locations to efficient levels.Provides guidance and advice when needed on the selection and shipment of merchandise that will ensure product integrity throughout the shipping process. - Transports and restocks products to assigned locations maintaining first in/first out inventory procedures. Continually analyzes processes to create efficiencies. - Reviews processes for daily U.S. and International mailings by utilizing - Federal Express software, and evaluates alternative methods to ensure most economical method of shipping needs for the department.Understands and stays current on the Federal Express computerized tracking systems, and utilizes systems to create departmental efficiencies. Oversees the sorting and deliveries of first-class mail for GROWMARK inter-office delivery, postage due, business reply, and certified mail accounts with the Post Office, and continues to analyze current processes while implanting new practices to increase production and efficiency. Maintains warehouse databases at GROWMARK corporate office and off-site warehouse location.Analyze and maintain work order records and report on status of ongoing work orders.Provide guidance on general facility support by organizing and planning routine facility maintenance work orders such as room set up, moving office equipment and furniture, and repairs through tool and/or contractor use.Ensure the optimal utilization of the organization s facilities. Assesses and evaluates the physical space requirements of the organization and recommends plans to meet needs. Review, analyze, and prepare vender contracts in accordance with GROWMARK's contract vetting process. Evaluate, maintain, and build professional relationships with all vendors utilized by Corporate Services and periodically evaluates those relationships and contracts in order to best conduct operations. Develop, improve, and disseminate department analytics.Maintain current floor plans for all Divisions throughout the corporate office. Evaluate, organize, and implement all personnel, cubicle, and department moves within the building. Collaborate with vendors and department leads in order to efficiently and economically complete all moves as requested.Identifies, enhances and follows specific processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the business to which the support is being provided; ensures the correct functioning of facilities, office and/or business support services.Assist in fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of Corporate Services Associate. Assumes all duties and responsibilities of Corporate Services Lead in their absence. -OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSProvides back-up support, when assigned by the Supervisor.Assists with periodic and annual inventory on product inventories.Maintains and reconfigures Conference Room 5A and the GROWMARK System University Conference Center.Provides general upkeep of - stock room.Provides maintenance support on all furniture repairs, i.e., chairs, file cabinets, drawers, etc.Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.Performs all other duties as assigned. -REQUIREMENTSNormally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in corporate services or facilities management. Proven computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the ability to learn FedEx & SAP software systems.Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, with proven "attention to detail" skills.Proven professional communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to listen, understand, and follow instructions along with the ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.Must be able to travel independently (overnight if necessary) and must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.Must be able to work hours outside of those considered normal occasionally and be able to lift up to 60 lbs. Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. -We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. -

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