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Logistics CoordinatorDairy Farmers of America • Salt Lake City, UT
Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

Dairy Farmers of America • Salt Lake City, UT
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Oversee the day-to-day logistics for Mountain Area transportation optimizing transportation and overcome challenges associated with movement of DFA member milk and bulk liquid dairy products to customers.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Ensure adequate milk supply is available for customer needs and determine appropriate milk loads for each customer.
  • Plan and prepare weekly master schedules that balance member and customer needs with planned load efficiency and profitability.
  • Work closely with management team to secure additional milk when deficits exist and determine alternative uses for excess milk.
  • Keep members, customers, contract haulers, field staff, and DFA management informed of critical changes.
  • Reconcile pickups and receipts with customers, haulers, and members daily.
  • Negotiate rates, determine travel lanes and miles for internal and external haulers
  • Schedule pick-up and deliveries of bulk liquid dairy products and track rates and miles by hauler for billing purposes
  • Investigate issues or problems and resolve expeditiously.
  • Establish relationships with customer at plant level and become familiar with their operations to ensure optimal service.
  • Keep management team apprised milk transport challenges, including rejected loads, and assist in their resolution.
  • Promote active safety culture among company and contract haulers by adherence to safety procedures, laws, and company policy.
  • Represent DFA positively and professionally at all times during interactions with producers, customers, and regulatory personnel.
  • Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive.
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
  • Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion and sound judgment.
  • Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.
  • Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).
  • Ensure availability to respond to emergencies or other unexpected operational requirements (. nights, weekends, or holidays).
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and 5 years of logistics, dispatching, or related experience

OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 1 year of logistics, dispatching, or related experience
  • Prefer experience utilizing SAP
  • Certification and/or License
  • May be required to obtain and maintain other certifications and/or licenses in the future

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of company computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, rules, and regulations (DOT, GMP, PMO, USDA, OSHA, and HACCP)
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to maintain composure through setbacks and frustrations with consistent demeanor
  • Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
  • Able to accept responsibility for actions and decisions
  • Able to make independent decisions
  • Able to work with and influence others
  • Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
  • Able to determine direction though ambiguous situations
  • Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
  • Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
  • Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
  • Able to read, write, and speak English

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