Strategic Logistics Analytics & Systems Lead

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a transportation planning lead to drive logistics analytics, dispatch coordination, and systems administration for efficient movement of products and milk.

You will liaise with operations, haulers, plants, members, and accounting to improve processes, ensure data integrity, and support accurate settlement and payment processing. The role combines heavy analytical work with hands-on system maintenance, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in business, logistics, analytics, information systems, finance or related field.
• 3–7 years in logistics planning, dispatch support, analytics, or related areas.
• Experience with transportation management systems and ERP/reporting tools.
• Certification/licensing may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support TMS, routing software, dispatch apps, settlement platforms and SAP integrations.
• Maintain master data for carriers, producers, customers, routes and rates.
• Monitor interfaces, troubleshoot data/transaction errors, and support system improvements.
• Develop documentation, user procedures, and best practices for consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement solutions.
• Analyze transport, distribution, and supply chain performance to identify cost savings.

Skills

Transportation knowledge

Analytics skills

Data governance

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/logistics/analytics

Tools

SAP

Routing software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a transportation planning lead to drive logistics analytics, dispatch coordination, and systems administration for efficient movement of products and milk.

You will liaise with operations, haulers, plants, members, and accounting to improve processes, ensure data integrity, and support accurate settlement and payment processing. The role combines heavy analytical work with hands-on system maintenance, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize