Logistics Coordinator I

Quality Milk Sales (QMS); Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to optimize shipping, document movement of milk from producer dairies to customers, and support continuous improvement in distribution processes. You will build relationships with producers and customers while ensuring timely, accurate records and reports.

The role emphasizes coordination, data accuracy, and effective communication within a team focused on reliable dairy distribution.

Qualifications

• High school degree required; associate degree preferred.
• 1-3 years supply chain/logistics experience; dairy experience preferred.
• Experience interacting with customers and/or suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with producers, customers, and haulers as main contact for logistics.
• Maintain records of producer dairy production in logistics IT systems.
• Submit pickup schedules to haulers and daily receiving reports to agencies/customers.
• Ensure customers receive milk as ordered with accurate records.
• Provide month-end reports to logistics and finance teams.
• Assist in locating missing records and resolving transport issues.
• On-call weekend rotation and some weekend work.
• Maintain supplies distribution and inventories.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Logistics IT systems

Job description

Company Information 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, Select Milk Producers markets and processes milk from member dairies in the Southwest and the upper Mid-West. Headquartered in Dallas, the company has earned a reputation for innovation in several areas including animal health, environmental stewardship, and overall business practices including new product development (see our popular "fairlife" product). With over 1,000 employees, Select Milk generates around $3 billion in annual revenue and marketed 9.8 billion pounds of milk last year.

Position Overview

At Select Milk Producers, we rely heavily on our Logistic Coordinators as they are the company’s primary contact with our producers, customers, and haulers. Our Coordinators build and maintain positive relationships with our producers and customers and are responsible for scheduling, documenting, and reporting the movement of milk from our producer’s dairies to our various customers. We are looking for a competent Logistics Coordinator to optimize shipping and transportation processes to effectively achieve our distribution goals, cultivating a culture of Continuous Improvement by delivering continuously improving results and satisfaction for customers, consumers and suppliers.

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 producer’s 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 customer.
• 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

• 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.

Required Education and Experience

High school degree required, Associates degree preferred. 1-3 years of previous supply chain/logistics experience; 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 computer.
• Requires frequent ability to move freely about the office building.

Environment

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. As you pour milk over your cereal or add it your coffee, do you ever stop and think where does it come from? I know, silly question - cows! But have you ever thought further, like where do these cows live? How are they treated? Select Milk Producers, Inc. takes that guesswork out. You can rest assured that the more than 10 billion pounds of milk that Select Milk produces each year comes from innovative sustainable farming and extraordinary animal care and comfort. Select Milk formed in 1994 out of a desire by a group of family dairy producers to develop a national footprint for the perfect milk. Founded on honesty, trust, and quality, Select Milk believes in providing their customers with the highest quality fresh milk and doesn’t settle for anything less. Select Milk believes in operating all aspects of their business with the highest standards, including its cooperative of 99 family dairy farm members. We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard.