Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off
Reports to: Sourcing Manager
Experience: 6 months - 1 year in Warehouse, Dispatch Operations, or Logistics (preferred, but not required)
Education: Associates Degree or Related Experience
Position:
Ensure effective coordination of inbound and outbound freight movements. The Logistics Planner will review and monitor the shipment's delivery timeline to ensure the delivery reaches the customer quickly and safely. If there are any shipment or inventory issues, the Logistics Planner is responsible for addressing and resolving them.
Essential Functions:
Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments
Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels
Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy
Making special shipping arrangements as necessary
Tracking and fixing shipping errors
Preparing bills and invoices
Managing distribution and shipment budgets
Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards
Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized
Qualifications:
Positive attitude
Confident and persistent
Self-actualized
Creative ability and imagination
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent presentation and demonstration skills both in a group setting and, on the phone
Command of PC Windows environment including Microsoft Office
Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and present information to management, employees, corporate personnel, and vendor/suppliers.
Excellent analytical, problem resolution, negotiating and project management skills.
Strong organizational skills, and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities to meet established and changing deadlines.