Market Coordinator (Pet Food)

The Market Coordinator, Pet Food plays a vital role in supporting the success and growth of the pet food business by serving as a key liaison between customers, manufacturing facilities, sales leadership, and internal departments. This is a highly visible, customer‑facing role focused on supporting the market side of the business through inventory coordination, logistics support, analytics, and operational execution.

The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment where collaboration and communication are essential. This individual will work closely with customers, manufacturing plants, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination of products, scheduling, inventory, and customer needs while maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Coordinate finished product service activities including inventory management, logistics, scheduling, and fulfillment to support manufacturing sites and customer requirements.

Serve as a primary customer‑facing contact, ensuring timely communication, issue resolution, and exceptional service for customer accounts.

Work closely with manufacturing plants and internal teams to align production schedules, inventory availability, and customer demand.

Develop and maintain proficiency in Oracle sales, procurement, and inventory management systems.

Partner closely with Product Quality and Safety teams to ensure all products meet company and regulatory quality standards.

Serve as the primary communication point between sales managers, customers, manufacturing sites, logistics teams, and customer service teams.

Complete and manage documentation related to customer approvals, audits, regulatory compliance, pricing, and contract fulfillment.

Oversee administrative functions related to order entry, scheduling, invoicing, and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy and timely execution.

Ensure all plant positions and related reporting are completed in accordance with accounting requirements and assist with month‑end and financial closings.

Coordinate company participation in trade shows, conferences, and industry events including scheduling, logistics, and meeting coordination.

Support business development initiatives by identifying and pursuing new customer opportunities through prospecting and strategic sales efforts.

Assist with contract negotiations and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and support.

Collaborate with other Darling Ingredients business lines to maximize synergies and support pet food growth initiatives.

Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (minimum 4 years) in agriculture, ingredient sales, logistics, commodities, or a related industry.

Minimum of 1 year of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a customer‑facing, logistics, supply chain, commodities, agricultural, or ingredient sales environment strongly preferred.

Experience working cross‑functionally with manufacturing plants and operations teams.

Proficiency in Oracle platforms related to sales, purchasing, inventory management, and order processing.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, solve problems, and make informed business decisions.

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Self‑motivated and proactive with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical & Work Environment

Primarily office‑based environment with occasional travel for trade shows, conferences, or customer visits as needed.

Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Why Join Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team within the pet food industry while contributing to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business growth. The Market Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting customers, collaborating with manufacturing facilities, and driving efficiency across the business while helping strengthen long‑term customer partnerships.

Market Coordinator, Pet Food
Department: Corporate Commodities
Location: Irving, TX
Travel: 25%-50%
Salary: $80-$100k (ideally not over $85k)

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