Logistics Planner

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Job description

Job Title: Logistics Planner

Job Id: (phone number removed)

Location: Houston,TX

Duration: 11 Months On W2 Contract

Project Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The scope and responsibilities of the role is to execute and optimize transport, considering cost, service (lead time requirements) and other planning parameters

Utilizes various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning and scheduling, understands different planning techniques including load planning tools

Prepares and updates weekly logistics schedule to ensure on time deliveries to customers locations and coordinates product pick up with suppliers.

Track and trace cargo in transit until POD.

Communicates shipments status to Logistics, Product lines and Sales organizations as required.

Works closely with transport service providers to assure efficient and effective execution of processes, assists in obtaining necessary transport permits and codes and prepares proper transportation paperwork.

Supports the development and implementation of improved logistics processes and systems

Interact with Customer Service team for optimum load selection and communicate any potential issues affecting pickup and/or delivery.

Establish route guidances and work on rationalization of carriers.

Work with sourcing on pricing for high volume lanes

Receive and audit freight invoices

Monitor carriers scorecards

Proactively engage internal and external customers to address concerns and complaints when linked with poor performance either in terms of schedule or quality of customer service, condition of equipment

Understand how business and market are evolving to ensure that logistics routing solutions effectively (time/cost) are supporting customer needs

Manage freight claims

Coordination of last mile deliveries for air freight and ocean shipments.

Required:

Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required

Experience in production scheduling, distribution, materials and inventory planning a plus.

Experience on freight settlement

Local transport market knowledge including equipment, port and airport operations as well as relevant restrictions and regulations and legislation

Carrier operating model knowledge

Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple time sensitive tasks in a dynamic environment

Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers

Knowledge of Department Of Transportation rules and regulations a plus

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Experience in working with advanced TMS platforms, and JDE preferred

Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency

Team player with flexibility in working different shifts

Contact:

Sharath babu: (url removed) (phone number removed) URL:

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