Commodity Merchandising Coordinator

First-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Commodity Merchandising Coordinator for our Lake City, FL location. 

 

Starting Pay: Compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process 

Pay Type: Salary, paid bi-weekly 

Core Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Work Setting: Hybrid

Work Location: 688 NW Waldo Street, Lake City, FL 32055 

Benefit Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. See our benefits summary below.  

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Merchandising Coordinator supports the movement of commodities and products by coordinating daily trucking and rail logistics while assisting merchandising activities. This role helps ensure timely and efficient transportation, accurate documentation, and strong communication between carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal teams. The position plays a key role in maintaining inventory flow, supporting contract execution, and contributing to cost‑effective, reliable logistics operations across the company. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Coordinate daily truck and rail shipments, including scheduling, tracking, and ensuring timely delivery 

• Participate in process improvement efforts to enhance logistics performance and customer service 

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with trucking companies, rail partners, suppliers, and customers 

• Support inventory accuracy by coordinating product movement and verifying availability across facilities 

• Assist with resolving service issues, delivery delays, and customer concerns 

• Maintain accurate records for freight rates, contracts, and transportation related documentation 

• Monitor freight costs and assist in identifying opportunities to reduce transportation expenses 

• Communicate shipment schedules, service updates, and delivery changes with internal teams, customers, and carriers 

• Work with carriers and internal teams to optimize routes, freight utilization, and transportation efficiency 

• Support merchandising activities by maintaining position reports, contract applications, and shipment documentation

• Performs other duties as assigned 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, agriculture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered 

• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation coordination, dispatching, supply chain, or merchandising 

• Experience with truck or rail logistics preferred 

• Knowledge of agricultural commodities, feed ingredients, grain, or bulk materials preferred 

• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic ERP or transportation systems 

• Customer focused mindset with strong attention to detail and follow-through 

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners 

• Occasional travel may be required 

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record 

 

Note: Job responsibilities may change over time based on business needs. 

 

About Furst-McNess Company:  

For more than a century, Furst-McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people‑first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture. Learn more about us at https://www.mcness.com/ 

• Locations: We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada. 

 

Our Culture:   

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:   

• Understand that being great is a choice  

• Never settle for average or “good enough”  

• Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better  

• Work as a team  

• Value and respect one another  

• Earn trust through our actions  

• Act in a sage and professional manner at all times  

• Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity  

• Deliver on the commitments we make  

• Invest in our professional and personal development  

• Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success  

• Have fun and celebrate our successes 

 

Benefit Package Summary: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5% 

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays  

• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents 

• Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually