Logistics Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Develop optimized, DOT-compliant multi-stop routes.

• Enhance delivery efficiencies utilizing routing software to maximize fleet use and minimize costs.

• Execute daily route publication and processing, including special deliveries for designated business units.

• Sustain daily routing procedures, processes, and updates.

• Evaluate routes using metrics such as miles per stop, units per hour, units per mile, and route profitability.

• Assess route performance to optimize fleet utilization and reduce returned products.

• Recognize opportunities for continuous improvement and present recommendations to the Regional Logistics Manager.

• Collaborate with the Regional Logistics Manager and delivery stakeholders to formulate routing strategies.

• Utilize reports and routing technology to identify root causes of service and routing issues, and address them.

• Create, maintain, and manage customer data across various systems.

• Establish and uphold optimal routing details for customers.

• Share best practices and mentor fellow Logistics Planners.

• Collaborate on standards and best practices for new and evolving processes.

• Provide flexible regional support when another Logistics Planner is unavailable.

• Lead and engage in Kaizen and value stream mapping initiatives.

• Apply lean tools, including VSM, Kaizen, and A3, for ongoing process enhancement.

• Adhere to corporate policies and meet applicable quality, environmental, and safety regulations.

• Uphold high safety and ethical standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Over 3 years of experience with routing and logistics software, ideally Final Mile.

• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.

• Robust critical thinking capabilities and/or experience in root cause analysis.

• A sense of urgency and proactive approach.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Teams.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Proven competencies in team building and motivation.

• Capability to enhance processes, conduct root cause analysis, and influence change and people.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A valid driver's license and an acceptable MVR are required.

• Ability to manage stress and navigate complex business situations.

• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as necessary.

• Availability for travel, potentially including overnight stays.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to tackle real operational challenges and observe the effects of your decisions on a daily basis.

• Collaborate with teams throughout the organization.

• Develop expertise in contemporary routing technology.

• Contribute to the development of improved working methodologies.

• Potential for overnight travel.