Logistics Planner II

JOB SUMMARY:

The Logistics Planner is responsible for creating, scheduling, and managing all incoming and outgoing shipments at the assigned plant(s). The individual will oversee transportation planning for assigned customers and manage the transit of inventory to assigned partners. This position performs these duties while utilizing and developing sustainable systems and standard operating procedures and helping to maintain master data integrity. The Logistics Planner will meet and exceed company core values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and execute shipment of raw materials and finished goods from shipping facilities to customer locations in a timely and cost-effective manner. Track and Trace shipments to ensure on-time error free delivery to customer locations effectively communicating exceptions to appropriate contacts. Support the operations by working closely with Carriers, Customer Service, and shipping facility personnel. This involves developing work procedures and streamlining work activities: identify, investigate and eliminate recurring problems. Handle operational issues that arise and escalates with Carriers and Supervision as necessary. Work with Materials handling to ensure efficient loading operations and carrier pick-up scheduling. Identify and execute cost savings opportunities. Provide expertise on functional and cross-functional teams, special projects, etc.; be knowledgeable of procedures and utilize knowledge to work directly with functional groups to obtain resolution. Identify, support or implement process design/modifications identified as result of audits, Lean, Six- Sigma or other initiatives. Improve transport planning effectiveness via development and/or enhancement of planning models, processes and tools. Share Best Practices with planning community. Lead or serve as Logistics Representative on cross functional teams. Provide back-up for other logistics planner positions; actively participate in training and sharing knowledge with others. Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of key customers, suppliers, and products in area of responsibility. Proactively monitors carrier tender acceptance and routing guide usage identifying trends and service improvement opportunities. Provide feedback regarding carrier performance in meeting requested shipping dates. Provides in-depth analysis of delivery reliability data and monitors for on-going systemic issues. Identifies recurring service failures to key customers and escalates with Supply Chain Manager/Supervisor and Logistics Procurement Managers. Identify opportunities to improve cost and carriers service levels to meet customer demands. Develop delivery alternatives to meet customer delivery requirements (expedite, swap options). Drive resolution to urgent customer needs as well as responding to non-conformance /complaint resolution. Utilize appropriate transportation management system to tender and schedule bulk transportation to meet customer requested delivery dates. Communicate/escalate as appropriate. Update transportation management system with current shipment information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree, Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field preferred 3-5+ years’ experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, order fulfillment, or similar role Intermediate to advanced skill level and understanding of transit times and logistics Experience with a transportation management, warehouse management, or ERP tool such as SAP ERP Experience in a manufacturing facility, chemical manufacturing preferred Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel and proficient in Microsoft Office Strong organization and time management skills to effectively manage work and multiple tasks to execute tasks in a timely manner with a sense of urgency Able to interact and communicate professionally and effectively across functions and all levels within the organization Highly detail-oriented Problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Import/Export knowledge/experience Experience as a Buyer or Planner Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT) SAP ERP experience, SAP 4 HANA preferred ASCM certification

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.​

We believe in high challenge, high support
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.​

We personalize our approach to development
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.

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