Logistics Coordinator I

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 110 family-owned dairies, 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants with joint venture plants, and eight joint ventures. Established in 1994, the company markets and processes milk from member dairies in the Southwest and the upper Mid-West. Headquartered in Dallas, Select Milk Producers has earned a reputation for innovation in animal health, environmental stewardship, and business practices, including new product development (e.g., the popular "fairlife" product). With over 1,000 employees, the company generates around $3 billion in annual revenue and marketed 9.8 billion pounds of milk last year.

About the role

As a Logistics Coordinator, you will serve as the company’s primary contact with producers, customers, and haulers. You will build and maintain positive relationships while scheduling, documenting, and reporting the movement of milk from dairies to customers. This role focuses on optimizing shipping and transportation processes to achieve distribution goals and cultivating a culture of Continuous Improvement.

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 producer dairy production.
• Submit pickup schedules to haulers and daily receiving reports to the Greater Southwest Agency and customers.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure customers receive milk as ordered.
• Assist in balancing and locating missing records between producers and customers.
• Resolve transportation issues that may occur between producers and customers.
• Participate in weekend work and "On Call" status as part of a normal rotating shift.
• Provide accurate month-end reports to logistics and finance teams.
• Maintain supply inventories at producer dairies and Select Milk Producers facilities.
• Facilitate distribution of supplies to producers.
• Assume other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of previous supply chain/logistics experience; dairy industry experience preferred.
• Experience interacting with customers and/or suppliers.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Must have proof of legal authorization to work in the USA.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and crisis management.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Clear written and oral communication, including routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read, interpret, and present numerical data effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
• Dependability, ability to follow instructions, and responsiveness to management feedback.

Physical Requirements

• May require sitting or standing for extended periods and demonstrating manual dexterity.
• Frequent talking, seeing, hearing, and use of hands to handle objects or reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods with attention to detail.
• Constant operation of standard office machines, including computers.
• Frequent movement within the office building.

Work Environment

• Primarily an office-based role with moderate noise levels.

Benefits

Select Milk Producers offers an attractive compensation package and best-in-class benefits tailored for you and your family.