Logistics Specialist bei Maola Local Dairies

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

Provide logistics and analytical support for raw milk customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Logistics:

• Create weekly delivery schedule based on raw milk supplies to meet the demand of our Raw Milk Customers.
• Manage daily order changes for Raw Milk Customers and/or supply fluctuations.
• Coordinate with raw milk haulers to schedule delivery times and ensure on time customer deliveries.
• Manage silo inventories and inbound receipts at select customers.
• Monitor customers receiving schedules so that customers and haulers are maximizing assets.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for weekends, holidays, and after-hours.

Data Analysis: 

• Maintain and monitor data base that tracks hauler data – load size, mileage, compensation, etc.
• Monitor and track daily turnaround times and equipment utilization rates for each raw milk customer.  Rank each customer based on performance.
• Develop and maintain a data base tracking freight cost for raw milk customers.
• Calculate and analyze weekly/monthly receiving credits.
• Maintain Hauler Insurance Certification files ensuring haulers comply with company requirements.
• Monitor and maintain Hauler Scorecard based on performance.
• Monitor, reconcile and communicate payload discrepancies between haulers and customers.
• Present information in one-on-one and small group situations to field reps, haulers, and other employees of the organization.
• Use various mathematic formulas to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and convert units of fluid measurements.
• Resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Agriculture Business Management or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with MS Excel/Word.
• At least 2 years of experience with professional phone call etiquette. 

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. 
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. 
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus as there is a good deal of reading done from printed reports and notes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment would be categorized in the moderate level. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The individual would encounter normal office environmental conditions.

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products.  Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.