Logistics Planner, Lead

SUMMARY: The primary function of the Logistics Planner is the efficient and safe assignment and allocation of the company assets for the daily execution of operational activities to meet financial profitability goals. The position must comply with corporate processes involving safety, DOT, and operations, including the procurement and management of outside transportation. This position must be proficient in a variety of information systems; will require timely and professional communication and decision-making skills. The position represents the Company in a positive image, with employees, customers, and the community always performing in a safe and ethical manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Responsible for attaining operational standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety and service accountability through the asset planning and assignment process.

• Responsible for optimizing space utilization by strategically cubing and splitting of customer products in trailers and/or containers in using IIM and Microsoft Excel Tools.

• Responsible in the efficient management and communication of the Daily Load Plan of CDL Driver schedules to include start and end times.

• Efficiently utilize computer-aided load planning software and other tools to generate optimal load plans based on available space, weight restrictions, and delivery schedules and to ensure that the expected execution plan is up-to-date and accurate within the various IT systems, including IIM and TMW.

• Perform data analysis and modeling to identify opportunities for load optimization, cost reduction, and improved operational efficiency and providing daily performance feedback to the Planning and Engineering Manager.

• Work closely with operation managers, operations personnel, and coordinators to understand load requirements, delivery constraints, and customer needs.

• Responsible to plan in accordance to DOT regulations as it relates to asset utilization and maintenance, and to the set standards for operational performance (KPI evaluation and discussions).

• Must stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes related to load planning and optimization, and recommend process improvements accordingly. . \

• Required to attend and complete all company development, safety, and compliance training.

• Required to adhere to all BLS policies, procedures, DOT, and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

• Strict adherence to C-TPAT best practices.

• Follows all workplace processes and standards in support of the ISO-9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 45001 Quality certification programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.