Logistics Cordinator

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Ankeny, IA, USA
In-Office
Junior
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, schedule docks and pickups, monitor shipments, liaise between production, warehouse, carriers and customers, resolve delays and improve freight and warehouse efficiency to meet production and delivery commitments.
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Description

Mrs. Clark’s Foods is a family-owned company with a proud history of producing high-quality food products for over a century. We take pride in our strong team culture, commitment to quality, and dedication to delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving operational challenges while leading a team, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our daily operations.
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient dock scheduling, accurate inventory movement, and strong coordination between production, warehouse staff, carriers, and customers. The position balances logistics planning to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  

Logistics Coordination

  • Coordinate inbound deliveries and outbound shipments to support production schedules and customer orders.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with carriers and freight providers.
  • Schedule pickups and deliveries with customers and transportation providers. 
  • Monitor shipments throughout the lifecycle including loading, transit, and delivery to ensure on-time performance.
  • Proactively resolve transportation delays, scheduling conflicts, or shipment discrepancies.

Communication & Problem Solving

  • Serve as a key liaison between warehouse operations, production, customer service, and transportation providers.
  • Communicate schedule adjustments, shipment delays, or operational constraints to internal teams and customers when necessary.
  • Identify opportunities to improve freight efficiency, warehouse flow, and dock scheduling.
  • Assist with resolving customer or carrier concerns in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain coordination.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and carriers.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Ability to work independently and make operational decisions as needed.

Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance- eligible after 90 days
  • Vacation, paid sick days/PTO- begin accruing at 90 days
  • 401(k), with company matching
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays

Skills Required

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain coordination
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with internal teams, customers, and carriers
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Ability to work independently and make operational decisions as needed
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The Company
57 Employees
Year Founded: 1926

What We Do

Established in 1926 and headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, Mrs. Clark's Foods is a prominent food manufacturer specializing in salad dressings, sauces, mayonnaise, and juices. They serve both retail and foodservice sectors, providing branded, co-packing, and private label solutions. The company is dedicated to quality and innovation, partnering with global and regional brands to deliver high-quality food and beverage solutions.

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