Area Product Coordinator

FerrellGas; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Income protection

401(k) & ESOP

PTO & parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ferrellgas in Kansas City seeks an Area Product Coordinator to help ensure safe, efficient propane distribution and resupply across designated locations by coordinating drivers and carrier partners. This role focuses on daily route planning and compliance with transportation rules.

You will prepare schedules, monitor DOT compliance, forecast shipping needs, and maintain records while delivering responsive customer service to customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Distribute propane and other products within a designated region using rail, truck, and pipelines.
• Schedule and issue shipping instructions for LPG storage, exchange, and purchase.
• Coordinate deliveries and communicate daily work schedules to drivers.
• Monitor DOT requirements and instruct drivers to ensure compliance.
• Forecast shipping needs and adjust schedules based on production, storage, and demand patterns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Area Product Coordinator

Job Locations

US-MO-Kansas City | US-MO-Kansas City

Overview

Ferrellgas was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 - and that trust starts with our people.

We are looking for an Area Product Coordinator in the Kansas City area to join the team! This position will ensure uninterrupted, safe, and efficient propane distribution and resupply to designated locations across the United States by utilizing a team of assigned transport drivers and established carrier partners. This position will primarily be responsible for preparing and distributing daily route schedules to assigned transport driver base and ensure the assigned drivers are current with DOT compliance requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Ferrellgas, we're committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection: Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks: Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

Responsibilities

• Distribute propane and other products within a designated region of the United States, utilizing a variety of assets including rail, truck, and pipelines.
• Schedule and issue shipping instructions for the storage, exchange, and purchase of LPG.
• Coordinate deliveries and communicate daily work schedules to assigned transport drivers.
• Monitor driver's DOT requirements and instruct drivers when action is needed to ensure compliance.
• Forecast shipping requirements and adjust schedules to conform to production rates, storage levels, and demand patterns.
• Provide a level of customer service that fosters customer satisfaction and position the organization to grow and retain customers.
• Develop and implement systems that reduce expenses and maximize the utilization of assets within the assigned geographical area.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to accommodate short-notice and urgent deliver requests.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of all transactions.
• Prepare supply and demand reports and inventory forecasts.
• Apply Federal Hours of Service rules and regulations when scheduling dispatch and correcting transport driver's daily logs.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Must live in the Kansas City area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team building and developing a positive rapport with company employees and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to provide leadership when needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a customer-focused environment.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why Ferrellgas?

At Ferrellgas we're honored to be part of tight-knit communities across America and thousands of customers' lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships with Operation Warm and Operation BBQ Relief to fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to the communities we live in and serve.

Hear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas: Employee Testimonials