Logistics Planner

About the Role

Using the latest SAP Transportation Management System, a Logistics Planner plans, optimizes, and executes transportation for all supplier inbound activity destined for PACCAR assembly plants and PACCAR Parts Distribution Centers across North America. The Logistics Planner monitors transportation plans to ensure accuracy, maintains data accuracy within PACCAR’s Transportation Management System, and configures and optimizes transportation planning in the system. This role also addresses exceptions identified at the plant and suppliers, working closely with PACCAR Materials, Plant Traffic, and PACCAR Parts personnel to ensure consistent and reliable delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plans inbound freight for assigned geographic region within established timelines.
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with assigned suppliers to achieve TMS compliance and data accuracy, coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Plant Traffic and Materials personnel to provide accurate transportation plans.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for establishing and updating transportation plans and exception management.
• Engages various levels of management to strengthen supplier compliance through effective communication and follow-through.
• Monitors transportation plan accuracy to identify and communicate system configuration issues.
• Assists with cost savings initiatives.
• Participates in supplier TMS training activities.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of Transportation or Materials experience desired.
• Industry knowledge of transportation best practices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Quality and results-driven work ethic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with SAP or transportation systems desired.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Comprehensive paid time off: minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days with seniority), 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.

Pay

The salary range for the Logistics Planner is $70,500 - $105,800 annually.