Logistics Planner - Day Shift

Position Summary: This role supports development of the logistics design plan for customer inbound supply chain network. The Logistics Planner creates instruction for internal groups and the customer’s providers to implement the logistics plan. Identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings, undertakes the necessary analysis, and effectively proposes change to the customer. This position will support the Day Shift, Monday to Friday Job Responsibilities: -Develops all day-to-day route design deliverables for the customer to conform with internal policies and prevailing regulations -Supports the coordination of the logistics systems implementation with the customer, customer’s suppliers, transportation suppliers and Penske team members -Develops and maintains cross-dock logistics tools and services -Provides data/information for management reporting on departmental performance -Utilizes customer’s electronic data order interchange -Provides input into management reporting in support of data-driven decisions -Other projects as assigned by the supervisor About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics [https://www.penskelogistics.com/] to learn more.

The Logistics Planner develops route design deliverables and coordinates logistics system implementations with customers and suppliers. They also identify efficiency improvements and provide data-driven reporting to support management decisions.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a two-year degree in Supply Chain Management. Previous experience in transportation or third-party logistics is required, along with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Supply chain managementPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

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• Logistics planning
• Supply chain management
• Route design
• Data analysis
• Problem solving
• Organization skills
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Cross-dock logistics
• Transportation management
• Third party logistics
• Management reporting
• Electronic data interchange
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Logistics Planning
• Management Reporting
• Supply Chain Network
• Supply Chain
• Business Results
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Coordinating
• System Implementation

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Logistics Planner
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transport Clerks
• Logisticians

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week