Logistics Planner

Logistics Planner Cahokia, IL, United States | req29147 Responsibilities Provide cost‑effective and timely plans for delivery of product to customers Optimize and continuously improve variable distribution costs using internal tools and cooperation with location planners Ensure key tasks support 0/0/0 objectives Apply financial acumen to decision process to achieve lowest possible routing solutions Focus on reducing delivery expense while working systematically with regional and corporate distribution teams Generate, monitor, review and improve Distribution KPIs Disseminate large amounts of data and make logical, rapid and accurate decisions Quickly grasp new PC applications (Omnitracs, Peoplenet, AccuStar, DesCartes) Support all fleet and distribution systems Develop and create reports assigned by center supervisor, corporate management and as needed Participate in projects assigned by management Qualifications At least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field At least three (3+) years of experience preferred Must be able to work the required weekday planning shift at Cahokia Logistics Center (TBD) Ability to work closely with all levels of the corporation and influence decisions Strong self‑directed professional with intermediate to advanced Excel skills Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, problem‑solving, and customer service skills Shift: 2nd Shift, 11:00am – 07:30pm Pay Range: $57,750 – $84,700, depending on experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. *The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr