Cattle Flow Scheduler – Plant Logistics & Scheduling

National Beef Packing Company LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

National Beef Packing in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a qualified professional for the Fed Cattle Scheduler role. The position involves managing the flow of cattle from suppliers to our processing plants in Liberal KS, Dodge City KS, and Tama IA, with on-site responsibilities.

The candidate should communicate shipment schedules, coordinate with field buyers and transport partners, and handle multiple tasks under pressure. Strong organization and a proactive work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in stressful circumstances handling various types of personalities and levels of authority.
• Reasoning and problem solving ability.
• Ability to visualize geographic locations and the flow of transportation.
• Ability to interact with several areas of the company.
• High energy level with a strong sense of urgency.
• Willing to work in a team oriented atmosphere.
• Strong work ethic and able to work an early morning schedule.
• Focus on the bottom line of the company.

Responsibilities

• Communicate shipment schedules accurately and timely to suppliers while monitoring actual cattle deliveries.
• Work closely with field buyers, fed cattle suppliers, National Carriers Livestock Transportation as well as outside livestock carriers to ensure adequate quantities of cattle are delivered to each processing facility as directed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Geographic reasoning

Education

Degree in Animal or Meat Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Beef Packing in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a qualified professional for the Fed Cattle Scheduler role. The position involves managing the flow of cattle from suppliers to our processing plants in Liberal KS, Dodge City KS, and Tama IA, with on-site responsibilities.

The candidate should communicate shipment schedules, coordinate with field buyers and transport partners, and handle multiple tasks under pressure. Strong organization and a proactive work ethic are essential.