New Leaf Biofuel LLC Hiring for Logistics & Supply Chain Manager Job at San Diego, CA Full Time

About New Leaf Biofuel:

We are committed to San Diego. New Leaf is an established, family-owned business operating in San Diego for more than a decade. We collect used cooking oil from local restaurants and sell the high-quality biodiesel we produce from it into the San Diego market. By reducing carbon emissions and improving the air quality in our community, we help lower asthma and cancer rates locally and help preserve our beautiful San Diego skyline. By using cleaner fuel, our children and grandchildren will get to experience clean, fresh air.

Employees that feel at home at New Leaf value hard work and enjoy taking ownership of their role. They like working in our friendly, open, and honest culture and have a passion for making our community safer and healthier for generations to come.

We do not take noncompliance for an answer. At New Leaf, we are committed to the highest standards of personnel safety and environmental protection. Through rigorous adherence to programs like IIPP, Process Safety Management, and Hazard Communication, New Leaf puts our employees’ safety ahead of profits.

Job Purpose:

The Logistics & Supply Chain Manager is a crucial role at New Leaf Biofuel, overseeing the scheduling of all incoming and outgoing bulk loads, assisting in creating and updating company production and sales plans, and supporting regulatory compliance, cost management, and accounting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming/outgoing fuel/oil/glycerin/methanol/methylate and other bulk materials based on usage rates, inventory levels, and supply lead times.
• Manage external carrier sourcing and pricing to meet the needs of the business and minimize external costs.
• Manage any internal bulk carrier resources to optimize the benefits of reduced transport costs.
• Track and communicate daily onsite inventory of fuel and oil and projections based on future commitments.
• Independently respond to daily plant needs and circumstances and schedule/reschedule loads as necessary.
• Coordinate with the Biodiesel Operations team to anticipate production and communicate potential issues.
• Coordinate with the Oil Collections team to maintain knowledge of incoming volumes.
• Coordinate with Oil Procurement Manager to anticipate monthly oil supplier contract volumes.
• Develop and provide regular reporting and analysis of supply chain and logistics data.
• Assist Marketing team with truck and rail logistics at third-party locations.
• Maintain an ongoing record of fuel and oil contract status.
• Review incoming and outgoing transaction documents and send them to accounting for processing.
• Provide information for ongoing carbon credit compliance and auditing reports and procedures.
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Develop a working knowledge of the plant and third-party trading and marketing business to provide coverage for the Director of Trading and Logistics, as needed.
• Assist in any necessary projects as requested by management.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Expert in spreadsheet development, maintenance, and analysis
• Three years (minimum) of direct experience in scheduling and planning with customers and transport operators
• Commercial commodity supply and logistics experience preferred, particularly in the rail and trucking sectors
• Ability to handle high call volume
• Customer service experience
• Basic office equipment (fax, scan, copier, multi-line phone).
• New Leaf Biofuel only seeks to hire individuals who possess our core values, which include:

Safety. Operating safely is not only something we do, it’s something we live. We take every step necessary to keep ourselves, our teammates, and our community safe.

Drive. Our drive stems from our team of tenacious, goal-driven professionals. We hold ourselves and each other accountable to achieve our environmental, safety, and financial goals.

Support. Our company culture promotes active listening and respectful communication. We encourage thoughtful feedback and we celebrate each other’s contributions and accomplishments.

Growth. We recognize that success depends upon the continuous improvement of processes and people. We highly value training and encourage continuing education, mentorship, and other opportunities to stimulate creativity and resourcefulness, facilitate personal and professional growth, and provide a healthy work/life balance.

Working Conditions:

This is a salaried position. The employee must be available at all times (unless coverage is coordinated and scheduled) to communicate with the Operations staff regarding load schedules. The majority of work will be performed in an indoor office environment, but at times the employee will need to enter the manufacturing plant to coordinate with Operations staff.

Physical Requirements:

This position may require going out into the plant, where PPE must be worn at all times. The employee may be exposed to loud environments while outside the office. Sitting may be required for extended periods.

Compensation:

The target salary for this role is $90,000+, depending on experience. Benefits include 100% health insurance coverage for employees, dental, vision, life insurance, plus a 401k savings plan. In addition, we love to foster a sense of community through company-sponsored events like baseball games, picnics, and other team-building events.

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