Logistics Planner

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

📋 Description

• Develop and enhance transportation load plans for customers and carriers.

• Strategically plan to ensure efficiency in processing customer orders.

• Manage shipments in a cost-effective manner while fulfilling customer delivery expectations.

• Facilitate efficient distribution of products to both internal and external users.

• Review transportation orders for accuracy and compliance with specifications.

• Address inquiries and verify transportation orders against original charts.

• Create effective freight-consolidation transportation plans utilizing OTM Software.

• Analyze orders and construct shipments to maximize freight cost efficiency.

• Collaborate with Operational Leaders, Customer Service, and Carrier Relations teams regarding load-planning and scheduling challenges.

• Oversee carrier relationships and offer insights on performance and cost.

• Liaise with Manufacturing, Scheduling, Shipping, Carriers, and Consignees.

• Participate in or lead weekly meetings with the Transportation Team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

• A Bachelor's Degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a business-related field is preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in logistics is required.

• Familiarity with Oracle Transportation Management or a similar transportation management system is essential.

• Experience in transportation routing, scheduling, dispatching, and load planning is necessary.

• Capability to perform under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and adapt to last-minute changes.

• Proficient in MS Office and Google Drive.

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with branch counterparts.

• Good analytical capabilities.

• Solid basic math skills.

• Basic knowledge of geography.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening is required.

• Availability for after-hours and weekend support as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Life insurance.

• Options for voluntary supplemental insurance coverage.

• Parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employer/partner discounts.

• Participation in bonus, commission, or incentive programs may be available depending on the role.