Associate Logistics Planner

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage customer needs and/or orders using software tools and considering various factors (geographical areas, delivery dates, amount of milk, etc.) to optimize routing of trucks
• Assemble, prepare and track relevant data related to the movement of milk, track and report costs above the standard; assist in the preparation of a regional hauling P&L
• Prepare schedules that balance all parties’ (member, customer) needs with planned efficiency and profitability
• Facilitate effective communication with haulers; provide daily hauler support to ensure that loads are picked up and delivered in a timely manner
• Communicate with plant personnel, haulers to resolve common shipment and/or service issues, special deliveries, and order adjustments; keep everyone informed of critical changes
• Support on-time delivery problem solving and performance improvements with customers; actively communicate with all impacted parties to discover solutions to various issues, such as, missed delivery time or date, etc.
• Work closely with internal contacts to maintain carrier and customer data, such as delivery location, frequency; use this information to support efficient and economical transportation of customer deliveries
• Ensure transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in the appropriate systems
• Reconcile assigned transactions (receipts) with customers, haulers, members, etc., daily
• Assist with tasks related to twice-monthly hauler payment
• Review with management the status of current week’s activities and transactions
• Perform demand forecasts for peak delivery periods, as requested
• Be part of on-call milk dispatch rotation including periodic evenings, weekends and some holidays

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain, distribution management, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 0 to 2 years of transportation, distribution, dispatching, supply chain, or related experience, applying knowledge of the motor carrier industry; knowledge of or experience with transportation management systems (TMS) preferred

Education & Experience

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and economics of distribution and logistics
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements, rules, and regulations (DOT, GMP, USDA, OSHA, HACCP)
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to problem solve basic to moderately difficult situations, multi-task and prioritize work activities
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and economics of distribution and logistics
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements, rules, and regulations (DOT, GMP, USDA, OSHA, HACCP)
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to problem solve basic to moderately difficult situations, multi-task and prioritize work activities
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

Travel

15% - 25%, 1 - 2 times per quarter

Benefits

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay

$70,500

Schedule

In-office position with some remote work required