Logistics Planner

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

📋 Description

• Assist Sysco's Site and Inbound Supply Chain Organization in achieving its goals by managing the transportation of products from supplier locations to Sysco facilities.

• Enhance inbound logistics programs to decrease freight costs and increase freight profitability.

• Utilize the Transportation Management System to plan, optimize, and assign freight to contracted carriers within 24 hours of creating a purchase order.

• Examine loads and purchase orders for accurate dates, lead times, and carrier assignments.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Inventory Management, Operations, and third-party carriers to address inbound logistics freight challenges.

• Resolve recalled or rejected tenders within two business hours.

• Identify trends and mitigate excess costs and service degradation.

• Evaluate suppliers for potential CPU conversions.

• Negotiate spot rates with carrier partners when required.

• Review, authorize, and address accessorial charges and WIP.

• Execute daily operations in Inbound Logistics, Claim Resolution, or Inbound Command Center functions.

• Investigate claims related to overages, shortages, and damages, determining responsible parties.

• Prepare, file, monitor, and finalize carrier claims.

• Ensure the integrity of data and records.

• Analyze and optimize inbound capacity settings, monitor inbound demand against dock capacity, and resolve operational issues.

• Provide backup support to team members, including the RDC Capacity Planner.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.

• At least 3 years of logistics/supply chain experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Familiarity with US DOT Regulations, Hours of Service, Weight Limitations, and US Geography.

• Knowledge of freight claim laws and regulations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Capability to manage multiple tasks and details with precision.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone, and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

• Sysco benefits details available at SyscoBenefits.com.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Standard 5/40 work schedule.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.