What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Planner position at UPM?
We are looking for a Logistics Planner in Naperville . The Logistics Planner will be responsible for efficient and effective transportation load planning for UPM Pulp in the North American region and will evaluate logistics costs including truck, rail, and warehouse to determine the optimal routing for freight while working with production scheduling. Additionally, this role will work with our internal and external partners to resolve exceptions and follow shipments to delivery.
Greetings from your future manager
I'm excited to welcome a new Logistics Planner to our North American Pulp Commercial team who will support us in delivering industry leading results for our customers. I look forward to further growing our business and building this critical capability together. - Darren Barker, N.A. Pulp Sales Director
What you will do
- Identify and utilize the most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation using systems and tools available
- Direct scheduling of shipment releases and notification to concerned departments of arrival dates and any issues that may arise with shipment
- Weekly railcar orders placed and forecasting for following weeks completed
- Management of exceptions and order prioritization
- Implementation of cost-effective solutions which maintain service levels
