Grain Logistics Coordinator
Grain Millers, Inc.Who we are. Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and merchandiser of whole grain ingredients utilized in food products served around the world. While you may not know us directly, you almost certainly know our products. We have supplied food ingredients to virtually every large food company in the world for 40 years. We employ nearly 1,200 associates throughout North America. This position will be located at our state-of-the-art facility in St. Ansgar, IA. Why we need you. We are seeking a Grain Logistics Coordinator to ensure grain moves efficiently from suppliers and farmers to our facility, supporting uninterrupted production and exceptional customer service. In this role, you'll coordinate deliveries, manage transportation logistics, and build strong relationships that help keep our operations running smoothly and effectively. Who you'll be working with. You will work closely with the Procurement and Receiving Teams, plant leadership, farmers, suppliers, trucking companies, third-party freight providers, and co-product teams. As a central point of coordination, you'll help manage inbound grain deliveries, outbound co-product shipments, inventory levels, scheduling priorities, and transportation performance. Strong communication and relationship-building will be key to keeping grain moving and supporting plant operations. Who you are. You are organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. You enjoy working with people but also pay close attention to schedules, details, and data. You're able to recognize problems, communicate clearly, and find solutions before issues impact operations. Whether you're coordinating deliveries with a farmer, communicating with a carrier, or working through scheduling challenges with internal teams, you remain professional, responsive, and solution-oriented. Most importantly, you take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and do the right thing for our customers, suppliers, and coworkers. Key responsibilities include: Schedule and coordinate inbound grain deliveries based on production needs, inventory levels, receiving capacity, and grain requirements. Serve as a primary point of contact for farmers, suppliers, carriers, and internal teams regarding delivery schedules, changes, delays, and other logistics needs. Monitor inventory capacity, grain segregation requirements, and receiving capabilities to support effective scheduling decisions. Coordinate outbound co-product shipments and work with internal teams and carriers to support timely movement of product. Maintain accurate records, order information, and compliance documentation within company systems. Monitor carrier performance, identify recurring transportation issues, and work with internal and external partners to improve service and efficiency. Communicate and respond to changes in production needs, transportation availability, receiving capacity, and other factors that may impact grain movement. Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, scheduling, communication, and overall operational efficiency. What you bring: High school diploma or equivalent, with experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, supply chain coordination, agriculture, or a related area. Strong customer service and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with both internal and external partners. Experience or familiarity with grain handling, grain quality standards, agriculture, transportation, or agricultural operations is preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly when schedules or operational needs change. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to professionally handle frequent phone, email, and in-person communication. Comfort using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and…