Job DescriptionJob Description

We are partnered with a great team in Mishawaka who has the immediate need for a temporary Logistics Planner to assist them.

 

 

 

This is a temporary contract role.

 

 

 

 

 

The Logistics Planner will be responsible for:

 

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• Ensure that all loads are covered in a timely manner
  
• Ensure that carrier is following company protocols
  
• Work with procurement and material teams to create optimal cost and service offerings
  
• Participate in special projects to drive continuous improvement
  
• Drive execution by communicating with various internal departments
  
• Develop and manage key carrier metrics
  
• Dynamically plan loads while engaging with multiple stakeholders
  
• Proactively resolve urgent customer situations to product delivery
  
• Act as the decision maker for transportation issues while during “on call” after hours rotation
  
• Work with carriers to ensure accuracy of freight bills
  
• Anticipate and proactively communicate delivery issues to internal customers
  
• Ability to find creative solutions service issues

 

 

The successful candidate will need experience with:

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related field with equivalent experience
  
• 3+ years of experience in logistics operations or equivalent experience
  
• Knowledge of truck transportation, plant logistics and warehouse operations a plus
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Proficient in MS Excel, Work and PowerPoint
  
• SAP experience a plus

Company DescriptionUsing the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.Company DescriptionUsing the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r
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Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

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