Area Product Coordinator

Ferrellgas • Kansas City, MO

5d

About The Position

The Area Product Coordinator ensures uninterrupted, safe, and efficient propane distribution and resupply to designated locations across the United States. The role uses assigned transport drivers and established carrier partners and is primarily responsible for preparing and distributing daily route schedules and ensuring assigned drivers meet Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance requirements.

The position coordinates product distribution, shipping, and delivery schedules; forecasts supply requirements; monitors inventory and demand; and maintains accurate transaction records and reports. It also focuses on customer service, efficient use of assets, and reducing expenses across the assigned geographic area.

Requirements

• Customer service experience.
• Must live in the Kansas City area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on team building and developing positive rapport with company employees and customers.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide leadership when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively multitask.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a customer-focused environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
• Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Distribute propane and other products within a designated U.S. region using assets including rail, truck, and pipelines.
• Schedule and issue shipping instructions for the storage, exchange, and purchase of LPG.
• Coordinate deliveries and communicate daily work schedules to assigned transport drivers.
• Monitor drivers’ DOT requirements and instruct drivers when action is needed to ensure compliance.
• Forecast shipping requirements and adjust schedules to align with production rates, storage levels, and demand patterns.
• Provide customer service that fosters satisfaction and supports customer growth and retention.
• Develop and implement systems that reduce expenses and maximize asset utilization in the assigned geographic area.
• Use critical thinking to accommodate short-notice and urgent delivery requests.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of all transactions.
• Prepare supply and demand reports and inventory forecasts.
• Apply Federal Hours of Service rules and regulations when scheduling dispatch and correcting transport drivers’ daily logs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Medicare support.
• Referral program.
• Employee discount programs.
• Propane savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed