Logistics Planner

Logistics PlannerLinde Inc.Tonawanda, NY, United States | req31942What you will enjoy doing:Develop, execute, and adjust daily distribution plans to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective product delivery while maintaining customer inventory requirementsMonitor and manage bulk gas inventories using advanced planning systems and tools to ensure uninterrupted customer supplyReview customer demand, scheduled outages, driver availability, and vehicle resources to optimize fleet utilization and support changing operational needsCoordinate with management, drivers, and driver supervisors to proactively address supply concerns, logistics challenges, and resource requirementsRespond to customer and driver communications, including phone calls and DriverChat messages, resolving issues and ensuring timely operational supportSchedule and assign drivers in compliance with contractual agreements, DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standardsEnsure all distribution activities meet quality assurance requirements, regulatory standards, and company safety objectivesPrepare fleet performance reports and maintain accurate customer, driver, vehicle, and transaction data within the Advanced Logistics System (PALS)Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service reliability, data integrity, and transportation costsWhat makes you great:An associate degree, military service, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience requiredMinimum of one (1) year of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume work environmentCustomer service experience with regular interaction with internal and/or external customers preferredLogistics, transportation, supply chain, dispatch, or operations experience is preferred but not requiredAbility and willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift initially, with opportunities for future advancement to 1st shift based on performance, experience, and business needsStrong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentProficiency with computer systems and the ability to learn logistics and planning software applicationsWhy you will love working with us:Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.What we offer you!At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day! Paying $28.69/hr.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. Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.