Logistics Planner: Route Optimization & On-Time Delivery

Dairy Farmers of America; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Colorado is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate inbound and outbound operations, plan loads, schedule deliveries, and optimize routes within the region.

You will work with haulers, plant personnel, and customers, track transactions, and ensure accuracy in systems. This on-site role requires the ability to solve problems and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, distribution management, or related field.
• 2–5 years of logistics planning, transportation, distribution, or related experience with the motor carrier industry and TMS experience.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer needs and/or orders for load planning using software tools to optimize loads and profitability.
• Plan and prepare schedules balancing member, customer needs with load efficiency.
• Coordinate with haulers/drivers and for-hire carriers; support through automated tendering and ensure timely pickup/delivery.
• Communicate with plant personnel, haulers, carriers, and warehouses to resolve shipment issues and adjustments.
• Assist with demand forecasts for peak delivery periods and monitor current week activities.

Skills

Load planning

Carrier coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/logistics

2–5 years logistics experience

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Colorado is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate inbound and outbound operations, plan loads, schedule deliveries, and optimize routes within the region.

You will work with haulers, plant personnel, and customers, track transactions, and ensure accuracy in systems. This on-site role requires the ability to solve problems and communicate clearly with stakeholders.