Logistics Planner

Houston,TX

DatePosted : 3/11/2025 8:06:55 AM

JobNumber : DTS101767389
JobType : W2
Skills: 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.

Job Description

• 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 guidance’s 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

RATE: $21 - $26/hr. On W2

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
  • 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 guidance’s 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

  RATE: $21 - $26/hr. On W2

  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