Dairy Development Data Coordinator

Specific duties and responsibilities of a Dairy Development Data Coordinator include, but are not limited to,

• Serve as an ambassador of Select Sires' Mission and Core Values, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to animal well-being in every task.
• Organize and coordinate the activities involved with obtaining the genetic information needed by Select Sires as part of dairy bull acquisition, semen marketing and Select's internal breeding program.
• Serve as the liaison between the Dairy Sire Development team, our internal IT department, genotyping laboratories, genetic evaluation centers, breed associations and trade associations.
• Understanding and overseeing genetic and genomic evaluation data pipelines in the USA and other key countries is a key part of this effort.
• Ensuring that genetic information in Select Sires data systems is timely and accurate is a key responsibility.
• Serve as key backup for these essential operations and, as the content expert, is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving genomic testing or data flow issues.

A Dairy Development Data Coordinator's work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• A high level of competence with MS Excel along with SQL programming capabilities.
• Effective at efficiently communicating, explaining and discussing technical material.
• Superior project management skills.
• Ability to function as a team player and comfortable with multi-tasking.
• A high level of competence with MS Excel along with SQL programming capabilities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A DAIRY DEVELOPMENT DATA COORDINATOR:

• Bachelor's degree in Animal or Dairy Science.
• 5+ years of industry experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A DAIRY DEVELOPMENT DATA COORDINATOR:

• Training in animal breeding, statistics or data science is preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. industry genetic evaluation systems and genetic evaluation principles.

At Select Sires, you'll be part of a team-oriented, supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their careers and grow both personally and professionally. We take pride in fostering a culture where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute their best.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits are designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentoring programs, on-the-job learning, and both internal and external training designed to help you expand your skills.
• Clear pathways for advancement through intentional career planning and growth opportunities.
• A culture built on excellence, commitment to customer success, and the highest ethical standards.
• A meaningful focus on work/life balance, ensuring you can thrive at work and at home.
• A community-driven mindset, with Select Sires proudly contributing to and participating in local organizations, events, and initiatives.

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Highly fertile semen and genetic consultation are provided by three farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service. As the industry leader, Select Sires Inc. supplies farmers and ranchers with the world's best genetics, services and programs.