Logistics Distribution Planner

nVent; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent in the United States is seeking a Distribution Center Scheduler to coordinate daily order plans and transportation activities, bridging front-end scheduling with backend execution to ensure on-time fulfillment.

The role requires strong organization, experience with warehouse software (JDE, Oracle OTM, WMS), excellent communication, and the ability to support carrier scheduling, documentation, and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Logistics field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming orders and prioritize workload based on shipping schedules and customer requirements.
• Print and distribute daily sales orders for warehouse picking and shipping.
• Respond to customer service and sales inquiries regarding order status within DC operations.
• Generate and manage bills of lading (BOLs) within Oracle Transportation Management System.
• Tender shipments to carriers and confirm acceptance or reassign as needed.
• Manage manual shipment entries, updates, and tender shipment within Oracle Transportation System.
• Ensure accurate carrier notifications and documentation for all outbound shipments.
• Support carrier scheduling, appointment coordination, and tracking updates.
• Provide backup and assistance to other warehouse functions during peak workload and absence coverage.
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend efficiency improvements in scheduling and operational workflows.
• Support reporting, data entry, analytics, and KPI’s

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Freight documents & regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics (preferred)

Tools

JDE

Oracle OTM

WMS

Job description

nVent in the United States is seeking a Distribution Center Scheduler to coordinate daily order plans and transportation activities, bridging front-end scheduling with backend execution to ensure on-time fulfillment.

The role requires strong organization, experience with warehouse software (JDE, Oracle OTM, WMS), excellent communication, and the ability to support carrier scheduling, documentation, and KPI reporting.