Feed Logistics Coordinator - Forest City, IA

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employees nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships.

The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain - from farm to fork. Christensen Farms is the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods LLC, a producer-owned primary pork processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. In turn, Triumph Food members own 50 percent of Daily's Premium Meats, a specialty pork processor bacon and other premium pork products. Triumph Foods also holds a 50 percent partnership in Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, a primary pork processing plant.

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

Support production operations by providing service to all areas of the feed order process including receipt of orders and distribution to the appropriate milling location. Ensures the appropriate feed is ordered, and the appropriate mill is assigned to execute the delivery. Has responsibility to ensure that all locations, farms and feed mills have the information necessary to ensure food safety and protect herd health.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Assess and resolve issues related to transportation, customer problems, and logistics systems
• Develop innovative solutions to address logistical challenges
• Collaborate with various departments to create a comprehensive feed delivery plan
• Provide logistics support for all outbound complete feed shipments
• Analyze the financial impact of logistical processes and proposed changes to optimize efficiency in routing and resources while meeting customer and biosecurity requirements
• Work closely with the Feed Distribution Manager and Feed Logistics Lead on all aspects of feed delivery and logistics
• Coordinate with company and contract fleets to ensure the successful execution of feed delivery
• Partner with toll mills to meet manufacturing and delivery needs
• Serve as the liaison between the farm and feed mill, providing customer support to the both the contract and company grower base
• Optimize truck utilization to maximize efficiency while ensuring timely and accurate deliveries
• Implement and execute feed delivery plans that align with nutritional demands
• Plan and manage feed inventories strategically to accommodate mill shutdowns, weather disruptions and other unforeseen events, ensuring no disruptions in farm operations
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation is obtained and verified prior to the shipment of medicated feed to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• Manage logistics and coordination of feed relocation efforts, ensuring efficient scheduling and communication with drivers for seamless execution
• Ensure and maintain adequate on farm feed inventory
• Support the coordination of feed logistics-related projects and initiatives
• Coordinate on-farm training to equip farm personnel with the necessary skills, knowledge and tools for effective feed and bin management

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• 2-year degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to precision and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment, adapting to shifting demands.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with service-oriented professionalism.
• Independent thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Outlook) and 10-key.
• Team-oriented, solution-driven, and capable of maintaining professional relationships.
• Demonstrates initiative, collaboration, and commitment to the organization's values.