Logistics Planner

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Logistics/Production Planner/Scheduler to join our team at USALCO. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule activities for assigned products/product lines
• Dispatch railcars, bulk tankers, and LTL shipments and update internal/external customers on deliveries as needed
• Act on ERP recommendations, internal business knowledge, current inventory levels, and product lead times
• Achieve performance targets and objectives to maintain service and inventory levels, while minimizing instances of backorders
• Provide administrative support for all office functions, ERP order processing, purchase ordering, and data system tracking
• Develop the weekly Production Plan for assigned work center
• Develop improved functional processes for improved administrative workflows
• Assist with monthly inventory counts and identify inventory variance
• Act as a back-up to the On-site Administrator
• Determine capacity volumes and manage capacity of assigned work centers
• Recommend updates to product standards and review batch size on assigned products
• Ensure compliance with quality standards (NSF, ISO, etc.) in the areas of process control, materials control, purchasing, and product identification & traceability
• Provide operational support to personnel as needed to ensure customer demands are met

Requirements:

• Requires organizational and planning skills to meet daily and weekly production schedules
• Knowledge of warehousing, and inventory control processes
• Must be dependable, flexible, and able to respond on short notice to satisfy requirements of customers
• Requires good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong Analytical and Mathematical aptitude with practical understanding of business operations
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Computer literate with proficiency using ERP based systems
• Ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Required- Associate degree or Certifications in Logistics, Business, Operations Management or Manufacturing Management required, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• 4 to 6 years of progressive manufacturing, Production Management and transportation experience will be considered without the required degree
• APICS certification and familiarity with Class A Supply Chain certification preferred

Essential Functions:

• Maintain confidentiality of personnel information, and company processes and strategies
• Routinely sits 80 to 90% of shift
• Be flexible with work hours to meet demands of this position

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.