Logistics Planner
Company: Penske
Location: Beachwood
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
LEAD LOAD PLANNER Shift: Hybrid: Monday - Friday (Flexible 7am -
4pm, 8am - 5pm, or 10 am -7pm based on business needs). (In office
2-3 days a week) Position Summary: Penske Logistics is looking for
a Logistics Planner to become part of an excellent team. This is a
great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has
strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail
and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This
position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning
and freight movement. Major Responsibilities: Support supervisor on
process management activities and customer communication Indirect
team management responsibilities delegated by Supervisor or Account
manager Shift management responsibilities for a single customer or
across customer Requires travelling to be on Penske or customer
on-site locations Run metrics and measures to manage process
controls Train the team on load planning activities and update SOP
periodically Train new employees at Penske location Plan and
optimize shipments into loads using Penske's Transportation
Management System Support operation planning as part of assigned
coverage Maintain Transportation Management systems Respond to
internal and external customer inquiries Act as first/second level
escalation for customer inquiries Works with Operations Managers to
ensure customer expectations are met Provides input into management
reporting in support of data-driven decisions Stay current on the
customer's industry Other projects and tasks as assigned by
supervisor Qualifications: Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
(Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics in lieu
of industry experience is preferred) Experience in Logistics
Services including warehouse, distribution, or supply chain
management is preferred Transportation Management experience
preferred Previous Load Planning experience preferred Candidate
should possess problem solving skills and ability to communicate
solutions. Ability to work with team and support team needs Ability
to prioritize customer and business needs and drive customer
delight Excellent communication, organizational & PC skills
(including Microsoft Office products). Attention to detail &
accuracy Ability to learn quickly and multi-task Sense of urgency &
ability to understand customer requirements Ability to work First,
Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling
required. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential
function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the
required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete
Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation
(to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug
screening) required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and
mental demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate
verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain
information; and remember and understand certain instructions or
guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate
may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is
frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to
reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske
Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art
transportation, warehousing and freight 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 to learn more. Job Category: Logistics/Supply
Chain Job Family: Operations Address: 3000 Auburn Dr Primary
Location: US-OH-Beachwood Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID:
2412693 Date posted: 10/19/2024
Keywords: Penske, Dearborn , Logistics Planner, Professions , Beachwood, Michigan
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