Logistics Planner

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Arden Hills, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Arden Hills, MN seeks a Logistics Planner to partner with warehousing, customer service, deployment, and sales teams to optimize outbound and inbound transportation.

The role focuses on on-time deliveries, load visibility, and cost-effective carrier utilization while supporting corporate divisions in Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition and WinField United. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years in logistics, strong MS Office skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field
• 1+ years of logistics experience
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation events to ensure on-time deliveries
• Track and trace shipments for on-time performance
• Coordinate and own decision-making with internal and external partners
• Identify cost-saving and service-improvement opportunities
• Maintain load visibility using transportation technology tools

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

OTM

FourKites

Sonar

PowerBI

TMS systems

Job description

Logistics PlannerThe Logistics Planner will partner with multiple cross-functional teams such as warehousing, customer service, deployment, sales, marketing, etc to support operational excellence within Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition and WinField United divisions. Responsibilities and activities include planning outbound and inbound transportation, track and trace shipments for on-time performance, leveraging transportation technology tools to improve load visibility, facilitating internal conversations with transportation buyers regarding capacity, carrier service issues, etc. *This role is located at our corporate headquarters in Arden Hills, MN (In office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week).* **Position Purpose:**Do you enjoy making moving parts come together? If so, a career as a Logistics Planner may be a fit for you. The Transportation Team is located in Arden Hills, MN and focuses on planning/execution of outbound and inbound freight from around 290 US facilities and shipping locations. **Responsibilities:** * Manage transportation events and enhance carrier utilization to ensure on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.* Facilitate all Transportation related activities, such as understanding freight bill payments and assisting Accounts payable in resolution, entering Transportation claims.* Coordinate, direct and own decision-making processes necessary to accomplish service goals and objectives.* Create and foster strong relationships with internal and external business partners such as material resource Planners, distribution centers, manufacturing personnel, customer service representatives and carrier providers.* Ensure that issues are addressed quickly and professionally.* Identify and implement continuous process improvements by strategically develop, recommend, cost savings and/or service improvement programs. **Required Experience/Education:** * Bachelors Degree* 1+ years of logistics experience or related field.* Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word). **Required Competencies & Other skills:** * Ability to multi-task in high pace environment.* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.* Strong problem-solving skills.* Must be comfortable with conflict management while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.* Adaptability and flexibility.* Experience with TMS systems.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. **Preferred Experience:** * OTM (a plus)* FourKites (a plus)* Sonar* PowerBI **Salary:** $61,360 - $92,040In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges**About Land O'Lakes, Inc.**Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.