Logistics Planner

Logistics Planner

Perform various transportation and logistical services of the network through the application of SAP/TM. Construct efficient and cost-effective daily routes of delivery trucks to ensure the prompt and on-time delivery of orders to our customer locations. The Logistics Planner provides support to our DCs relative to transportation and delivery requirements. Interact with internal and external customers and suppliers. Perform logistical, administrative, clerical, and support functions for the business unit. Perform additional duties as determined by the business unit manager.

Essential Job Functions :

• Create, manage, and process daily deliveries and shipments for DCs and x-docks.
• Perform product delivery/shipment creation and management.
• Route delivery trucks from DCs and Cross-docks to customer locations efficiently and cost-effectively by minimizing transportation costs.
• Coordinate Full truckload, LTL, and transfer movements.
• Coordinate inbound shipments.
• Coordinate and assist with parcel and customer pick-up orders.
• Manage paperwork flow for all aspects of deliveries, including reverse logistics.
• Interact daily with a variety of personnel and customers, including drivers, warehouse personnel, operations support, customer care, sales consultants, vendors, and various management/corporate level positions to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
• Assist the business unit manager with special projects and analyze departmental reports as requested.
• Usage of mapping and other appropriate software applications.
• Process and manage daily return/exception paperwork from all DC/Cross-docks
• Review for accuracy and prepare invoices for payment.
• Be willing to work overtime.
• Maintain appropriate data captures for reports and analysis.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.
• Comply with all elements of the Core Values and use the Quality System, including ISO procedures, ISO measurements, the customer complaint policy, process improvement, and best practices to deliver total customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a professional, courteous, respectful, and ethical manner with customers, suppliers, and all co-workers throughout the organization.
• Use good judgment and common sense.

Experience and Education Required:

Required (R) or Desired/Preferred (D)

(R) Read, Speak, and Write English

(R) High school diploma or GED

(R) Proficient with PC and Microsoft software applications

(D) One year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Responds to service and assistance requests; meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism – Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications :

Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Internet, Inventory, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software.

BLUEPRINT/ ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Care -- Leads with care; genuinely invested in the success and well-being of co-workers, customers, and the business.
• Winning Together -- Builds collaborative and positive relationships with team members and customers to win in the marketplace.
• Working Hard -- Reliably and consistently committed to the work at hand, showing up on time, meeting promised deadlines, and putting in the necessary time, energy, and effort to successfully get the job done.
• Working Smart -- Uses time and resources wisely, always seeking a better way to complete tasks and reduce unnecessary activities.
• Working Fast -- Anticipates and quickly adapts to change; moves quickly, fails fast, and efficiently pushes forward to deliver results.