Logistics Operations Planner I - Riverview, FL

Blue-Grace Logistics LLC; Town of Riverview (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Lunch & Learns

Job summary

BlueGrace Logistics LLC in Riverview, FL is seeking a Logistics Operations Planner to support daily freight operations for contracted clients, focusing on load planning, carrier coordination, and customer satisfaction.

You will work with the Operations Manager to reduce delays, improve processes, and identify savings. This on-site role requires a degree in logistics or related field and 1+ years' experience, with strong communication and proficiency in Microsoft Office and TMS.

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics or related field and/or 1+ years’ experience in logistics, transportation or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support daily freight operations load planning for contractual clients.
• Serve as liaison between operations, carriers, and customers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Document issues and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and Logistics Performance Director to manage workloads.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a problem solver with a passion for tackling the complex issues that the transportation andlogisticssector often brings? Join our Managed Logistics Team and find purpose in the day-to-day practices of getting our customer’s freight from point A to B.

Logistics Operations Planners are responsible for the daily support of contractual clients to drive customer satisfaction and retention by way of freight operations load planning, account management, customer relationship building, and transportation strategy. this role, you’ll execute on the frontline service that BlueGrace provides, therefore getting finished goods to store shelves, raw materials to manufacturers, medical equipment to hospitals, and more! The LOP must work proactively with the Operations Manager to reduce or prevent reoccurring delays or service failures. The typical freight services include high level, complex and escalated shipment creation, quoting, shipment project management, cross training, identification of opportunities.

Please note this position is located on-site at our office in Riverview, FL.

What does a typical day look like?

• Answering inquiries from carriers, clients, and/or customers
• Mode Optimization
• Investigation and resolution of issuessubmittedby customers,carriersand/or suppliers
• Acting as a liaison between operations, carriers, and customers
• Daily interaction with internal staff, carriers, and customer personnel isrequired
• Prioritize workload based on collaboration with Operations Manager and Logistics Performance Director
• Savings identification
• Documentation of issues (carrier, supplier, customer)
• Relationship building with customer contacts, carriers and suppliers
• Creation of standard work instructions (SWI) and process improvement identification
• Practice continuous business improvements by reviewing procedures and work habits; Implement steps to lower cost while increasing performance

What are weseeking?

• Degree in Logistics or related field and/or1+years’ experience in logistics, transportation or related field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is preferred
• Effectively express ideas orally or in writing as required to perform the job and ability to proactively communicate with individuals at all levels
• Work collaboratively with members of his/her team and establish/maintain effective working relationships when dealing with managers, supervisors, or co-workers
• Ability to think outside the box and look for solutions
• Must have a demonstrated ability in process improvement

What’sin it for you?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, life insurance options available
• Teladoc Service offered through insurance
• An award-winning culture with unique perks, including Monthly Lunch & Learns