Inbound Logistics Planner | Route Design & Optimization

Penske Logistics; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Dearborn, MI, seeks a Logistics Planner to support development of the inbound supply chain design plan. You will create instructions for internal teams and customer providers to implement the logistics plan and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings through analysis and data-driven proposals.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, coordination with customers and suppliers, and collaboration with Penske teammates to deliver compliant, cost-effective routing

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two year degree or certificate in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Experience in transportation/3PL discipline required.
• Exercise great attention to detail.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Inter/Intranet use.
• Strong problem solving and organization skills required.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops all day-to-day route design deliverables for the customer to conform with internal policies and prevailing regulations.
• Supports the coordination of the logistics systems implementation with the customer, customer’s suppliers, transportation suppliers and Penske team members.
• Develops and maintains cross-dock logistics tools and services.
• Provides data/information for management reporting on departmental performance.
• Utilizes customer’s electronic data order interchange.
• Provides input into management reporting in support of data-driven decisions.
• Other projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two year degree/certificate in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Inter/Intranet use

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Penske Logistics in Dearborn, MI, seeks a Logistics Planner to support development of the inbound supply chain design plan. You will create instructions for internal teams and customer providers to implement the logistics plan and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings through analysis and data-driven proposals.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, coordination with customers and suppliers, and collaboration with Penske teammates to deliver compliant, cost-effective routing