JOB SUMMARY

Are you a solutions-focused problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment? If you have a passion for challenging the status quo and always searching for a better way, then you sound like us!

As a CO2 Scheduler at POET, you will fight to maximize the profitability of the business through outstanding customer service to our business partners. You will have the opportunity to communicate with internal and external customers, forecast inventories/sales, and set up shipments with carriers and internal dispatchers. 

This is an on-site role located in Wichita, KS and is not open to remote locations.

A TYPICAL DAY (if there is one)

• Communicating with our customers and production facilities.
• Projecting inventories/sales, and evaluating the most profitable solution.
• Setting up shipments with carriers and internal dispatchers.
• Completing data entry, and maintaining a clean book of business.
• Being an owner of your business unit, and constantly improving to create the most value.

QUALIFICATIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years’ experience in a corporate transportation/scheduling role
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively, to write and speak articulately.
• High attention to detail with an emphasis to data analysis.
• Proven track record of exhibiting good problem-solving skills and being a dependable, self-motivated employee.
• Willing and able to work outside of regular business hours i.e., evening check ins and overnight on-call coverage.
• Ability to travel to plants and/or customer locations (less than 10%)

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• High level of personal integrity
• Entrepreneurial mindset: High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Thrive in environment of collaboration and team work
• Sense of urgency which drives results coupled with strong organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset and desire to constantly improve
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty

In order to be considered for the role, please complete the online application and submit a resume at: www.poet.com/careers 

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET

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

• 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.
• POET Biofuels is proud to be the 2022 Winner of Wichita Business Journal's Best Places to Work Large Company Category!
• We have an open work environment, with no offices. We are all in this together and we work close together.
• We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, from bowling to BBQs to charity activities.
• We also expect that everyone will maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, happiness and productivity over the long term.  
• There is not a lot of physical labor, most of your time in the office will be at a desk.

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

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.