The Logistics Planner is primary point-of-contact and responsible for coordination of customer shipments through our 3rd Party Warehouse network. In addition, responsible for coordination of local Parcel/Small Package shipments through Transportation Management System (TMS). Will ensure adherence to customer requirements and internal quality standards; while providing proactive, accurate and timely communication throughout the Supply Chain in order to achieve a high level of customer experience satisfaction. Serve as the primary liaison between external warehouses, Customer Service, Logistics Planning, Production Planning, and Quality.  Meet the plant’s safety, quality, cost and customer delivery goals, and promote the department’s mission, vision and values. 

Core Responsibilities: 

·       Order Processing – coordinate and process all customer shipments and intercompany shipments from 3rd Party warehouses; manage Transportation Management System (TMS); ensure accuracy of data on all shipment documentation. Ensure and secure proper transportation equipment as indicated by customer requirements

·       Perform all activities that are routine as well as non-routine

·       Ensure responsibilities are met and adhere to the established order processing flow; systems and processes

·       Work closely and timely with Customer Service on shipment execution, delay communication and assist in resolving service interruptions as needed

·       Employ effective and detailed verbal and written communication skills. Work efficiently with production planners, schedulers and product line managers specific to customer requirements and overall product availability

·       Support customer situations that arise via a task assigned through the Q-Notes process. When assigned, review, gather shipment history, and assist with the corrective action process

·       Perform general administrative duties as required and needed

·       Adhere to all company required policies and complete all required safety training and initiatives

·       Ability to accept and manage through a changing environment

·       Supports and initiates ideas for improvement

·       Works effectively with internal employees throughout the Supply Chain Organization and cross trains within the Warehouse Office Team to provide backup support as needed

·       Primary back-up to Order Coordinator role

·       Promotes the department’s mission, vision and values in words and actions

Qualified candidates will have: 

·       Bachelor’s (4-year) degree in business management, operations, supply chain, related field, or, equivalent combination of education and experience also considered

·       Approximately 2-5 years of related experience in warehouse, logistics

·       Familiarity with SAP, WMS, and TMS systems strongly preferred

·       Must be well organized person, capable of handling a variety of issues and assignments

·       Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

·       Position requires strong interpersonal and project management skills

·       Ability to operate computer equipment and work without close supervision.  Must have the capability to independently process map and improve warehouse and logistics operations

Work environment:

·       The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to some airborne dust particles from raw material.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions depending upon the area he/she is working in and may occasionally have to work in high, precarious places and exposed to fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals

·       Noise level in this work environment is often loud and will require the proper use and wearing of hearing protection as provided by employer. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.