What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Planner position at Koch Business Solutions, LP?
Your Job
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is seeking a Planner for the Koch Fertilizer Logistics Team!
Our Team
This role will report to a Koch Fertilizer Logistics Supervisor and will be based in Wichita, KS, with a hybrid work environment (ability to work remote 2 days/week), includes travel 10 - 20% and being on-call.
What You Will Do
* Transportation Coordination: Coordinate shipments for customers out of Koch or 3rd party plants and terminals via truck, rail, and/or barge.
* Freight Optimization: Tactical freight negotiation, equipment optimization between modes, and service level monitoring.
* Inventory Management: Maintain inventory runouts for reporting and planning purposes, collaborate to forecast and allocate resources, and ensure optimal asset utilization.
* Customer Service and Building Relationships: build and sustain positive relationships with internal/external customers, terminal, and carrier contacts.
* Strategy: Contribute to the implementation and transformation of transportation strategies and procedures
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience collaborating with internal and external partners
* Experience working on detailed, time sensitive tasks across multiple systems
* Experience using Microsoft Office Excel (for example: creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, etc.)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience in bulk logistics or supply chain management
* Previous experience using analytical or transportation management systems
Position is not eligible for sponsorship
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here.
Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information.
References
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1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture
2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy
3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is seeking a Planner for the Koch Fertilizer Logistics Team!
Our Team
This role will report to a Koch Fertilizer Logistics Supervisor and will be based in Wichita, KS, with a hybrid work environment (ability to work remote 2 days/week), includes travel 10 - 20% and being on-call.
What You Will Do
* Transportation Coordination: Coordinate shipments for customers out of Koch or 3rd party plants and terminals via truck, rail, and/or barge.
* Freight Optimization: Tactical freight negotiation, equipment optimization between modes, and service level monitoring.
* Inventory Management: Maintain inventory runouts for reporting and planning purposes, collaborate to forecast and allocate resources, and ensure optimal asset utilization.
* Customer Service and Building Relationships: build and sustain positive relationships with internal/external customers, terminal, and carrier contacts.
* Strategy: Contribute to the implementation and transformation of transportation strategies and procedures
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience collaborating with internal and external partners
* Experience working on detailed, time sensitive tasks across multiple systems
* Experience using Microsoft Office Excel (for example: creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, etc.)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience in bulk logistics or supply chain management
* Previous experience using analytical or transportation management systems
Position is not eligible for sponsorship
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here.
Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information.
References
Visible links
1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture
2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy
3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
