Position Overview
At Select Milk Producers, our Logistics Coordinators play a critical role as the primary point of contact for our producers, customers, and haulers. They build and maintain strong relationships while managing the scheduling, documentation, and reporting of milk movements from producer dairies to our customers. We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator to optimize shipping and transportation processes in support of our distribution goals, while fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement through consistently enhanced results and customer satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities
Communicate with producers, customers, and haulers as their main point of contact for logistical activities.
Utilize Logistics IT systems, to maintain records of all producers’ dairy production.
Submit pickup schedules to haulers and daily receiving reports to the Greater Southwest Agency and customers.
Maintain and assure that customers receive milk as ordered by accurate record keeping.
Assist in balancing and locating missing records between producers and customers.
Resolve issues that may occur within transportation from our producers to customers.
Some weekend work and “On Call” status is required as part of a normal rotating shift for this position.
Provide accurate month-end reports to our logistics and finance teams.
Maintain supply inventories at producer dairies and Select Milk Producers.
Facilitate distribution of supplies to producers.
Assume other job-related duties as assigned.
Competencies Required
To effectively perform the duties of this position, individuals must be able to demonstrate several competencies which include:
Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office, including in Excel.
Must have advanced problem-solving skills and crisis management; able to identify issues and resolve programs in a timely manner.
Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse business community.
Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, and write routine reports and correspondence.
Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently.
Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback.
Education and Experience
High school degree required; Associates degree preferred
Supply chain/logistics experience required; dairy preferred
Experience interacting with customers and/or suppliers required
Minimum Requirements
Must successfully complete pre-employment drug test and a background check.
Must have proof of legal authorization to work in USA.
Physical Requirements
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and demonstrate manual dexterity while performing job duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, see, and hear; use hands to handle objects, and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time, paying attention to detail.
Requires constant operation of standard office machines, including computers.
Requires frequent ability to move freely about the office building.
Environment/Work Location
Environment involved is regularly inside the office.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Employees are expected to perform duties assigned and directed by management, which may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that can be tailored for you and your family. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.
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