Freezer Logistics Coordinator

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc. is seeking a Freezer Logistics Coordinator to manage daily freezer warehouse logistics in our Van Buren, AR facility. You will handle purchase orders, vendor relations, inventory control, outbound scheduling, and cross-dock coordination to ensure on-time product movement.

Candidates typically have 1–2 years in warehouse/logistics, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with ERP/transport scheduling systems such as Oracle, Accellos, or BluJay.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory, or shipping coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Experience with warehouse management, ERP, or transportation scheduling systems (e.g., Oracle, Accellos, BluJay) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics of the distribution warehouse freezer, including purchase order and vendor management.
• Inventory tracking and replenishment to prevent disruptions.
• Outbound appointment scheduling and communication with customers and dispatchers.
• Order hold and release support between Oracle and Accellos; verify revisions before release.
• Shipping clerk back-up and cross-dock support to keep product moving.
• New hire onboarding support and PPE provisioning for cold-storage work.
• Participate in team development and adherence to policies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse coordination

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

BluJay

Oracle

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

BluJay

Oracle

Accellos

ERP systems

Job description

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Freezer Logistics Coordinator

Locations

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• On-site
• Warehouse
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FREEZ049500

Description

Coordinates the day-to-day logistics of the distribution warehouse freezer, including purchase order and vendor management, inventory tracking and replenishment, outbound appointment scheduling, order hold and release support, and cross-dock coordination. Serves as the primary point of contact for these activities and provides backup support to shipping to ensure product moves accurately, efficiently, and on time through the facility.

This is a salary non exempt position

Vendor & Purchase Order Management. Prepares and issues purchase orders for key freezer warehouse vendors (e.g., Raymond, VSC, Tristar), ensuring procurement is accurate, timely, and properly documented in accordance with facility needs.

Inventory Tracking & Replenishment. Monitors stock levels of operating supplies, including office supplies, pallet wrap, TempTale temperature monitors, cleaning supplies, and other consumables critical to daily operations. Submits replenishment orders when thresholds are reached to prevent supply disruptions.

Outbound Appointment Scheduling. Schedules and manages outbound customer pickup (CPU) appointments through BluJay, communicating with customers and dispatchers by email. Ensures appointments are accurately scheduled, confirmed, and communicated across the operation.

Order Hold & Release Support. Provides hands-on support for the manual hold and release process between Oracle and Accellos to ensure orders are processed correctly and on time. Processes order revisions submitted by the Customer Service team, ensuring changes are captured accurately before orders are released.

Shipping & Cross-Dock Support. Covers shipping clerk functions when the shipping clerk is unavailable, maintaining continuity in outbound operations. Assists supervisors with the manual processing of cross-dock shipments to keep product moving efficiently through the facility.

New Hire Onboarding Support. Supports onboarding of new team members by verifying that required training paperwork is completed accurately and ensuring each new hire is issued proper cold-storage personal protective equipment, including jacket, bibs, and boots, before beginning work on the floor.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues, e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives. Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and stoop throughout the shift while moving between office, dock, and freezer areas of the facility. Requires the ability to enter and work in freezer and cold storage environments for extended periods, and to tolerate noise, cold, and temperature changes when moving between the office and warehouse floor. May occasionally move, push, or pull product, pallets, or supplies up to 50 pounds. Involves frequent use of a computer, handheld scanner, or radio for order and scheduling tasks, along with repetitive motion associated with data entry and documentation.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Insulated freezer coat, gloves, and boots when working in cold storage areas; hearing protection and safety-toe footwear when on the production or warehouse floor. Refer to Footwear Standards Policy.

Travel: None.

Technical Experience: 1–2 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory, or shipping coordination. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel); experience with warehouse management, ERP, or transportation scheduling systems (e.g., Oracle, Accellos, BluJay) preferred.

Industry Experience: Poultry, food processing, or food distribution experience preferred.

Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Education: Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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