Shipping Planner - Second Shift (G-Project)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cookout outbound shipping activities.
• Ensure shipping capacity is optimized based on customer requirements, forwarder instructions, order priorities, and production schedules.
• Support the outbound team by providing timely shipping information, system guidance, and training as needed.
• Cookout shipment consolidation and arrange trailer bookings with freight forwarders.
• Communicate transportation instructions for direct shipments to the Sales & Distribution (S&D) department based on customer and forwarder requirements.
• Organize trailer scheduling and loading plans to meet shipping demands.
• Maintain shipment information through SAP, SFC, and other reporting systems.
• Ensure all required shipping documentation is complete, accurate, and received on time, including: - Signed Transfer Orders (TO) - CMR documents - Certificates of Completion - Loading records - Other required shipping documentation.
• Verify all shipment documentation and loading information after truck loading is complete.
• Process accurate and timely PGI transactions in SAP.
• Prepare and distribute daily shipping plans and shipped reports.
• Maintain daily communication with freight forwarders and customers' logistics teams regarding: - Shipping schedules - Loading details - Shipment status - Rescheduling requests - Pre-alerts and shipment notifications.
• Work closely with Production, Sales & Distribution, Warehouse, and other departments to achieve operational objectives.
• Analyze shipping issues, resolve operational challenges, and coordinate with relevant teams to implement effective solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance outbound operations and customer service.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in logistics, shipping, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• Experience with export shipping operations is preferred.

Primary Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical, logical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Dependable, accountable, and customer-service oriented.

Secondary Skills

• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Basic knowledge of customs and export documentation is preferred.