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Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has an opening for a Logistics Specialist position.

Office : 8401 N. Central Expressway, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75225

Perform a wide variety of duties to support logistics operations and management with decision making. This may include reporting, analyses, key performance indicator (KPI) tracking, hauler/carrier scorecard management, hauler payroll, financial activities, and customer service. Make sure that the needs of internal and external customers are met and maintain positive business relationships with customers. Represent the logistics department on special projects. Use prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems. Receive a moderate level of guidance and direction.

• Develop, enhance, and provide a variety of operational reporting to management

• Perform analysis on operational activity, such as trends, forecasts, benchmarks, financial/cost, service, etc.

• Help in planning and maintaining logistics policies and procedures

• Keep proper records of all forms of transactions relating to the company’s logistics operations

• Resolve problems that are related to transportation and logistics systems. Provide support in the development and implementation of transportation management or information systems

• Manage and update hauler/carrier scorecard information. Review areas of opportunity and coordinate with appropriate internal employees to help drive efficiencies and improvement

• Track KPIs and provide timely updates or reports to management, highlighting areas of concern, improvement, or excellence

• Ensure hauler/carrier requirements, such as contracts and insurance certificates, are correct, timely, and up to regulatory policy

• Perform a variety of financial related activities, which may include:

• Manage hauler payroll/carrier financial system, facilitate the accurate and timely payment to contract haulers/carriers, and coordinate processing of system changes in hauling rates, producer alignments, and customer ship-to and bill-to locations

• Ensure accurate payment of contract haulers/carriers (maintain codes, clear edits, fuel surcharge, control advance payments, etc.)

• Initiate invoicing as appropriate; track and verify accuracy of all vendors invoices

• Manage centralized billing programs, ensuring fleet expenses are properly recorded and deviation from budget and forecast are investigated

• Serve as a department representative on special projects that require logistics knowledge, research, analytics and collaboration among affected participants

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner and maintain and organize vendor files and documentation

• Prepare and process reconciliation, accruals, credits and analysis on trends

• Communicate effectively with internal/external customers and vendors to resolve inquiries and issues

• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including accruals and reconciliations in timely manner

• Other duties may be assigned as required

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare benefits begin 1 st of the month after start date

• 401(k) with company contribution – 100% vested at day one of eligibility

• Competitive pay ($70,000 - $85,000)

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Service recognition and employee rewards

• Employee referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

• 2 to 5 years of dispatching, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or related experience

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and economics of distribution and logistics

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

• Analytical skills

• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)

• Able to bring a project to completion and adhere to steps and timelines

• Able to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to multi-task and prioritize work activities

• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Travel

• 0-10%

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range $70,000 -$85,000