Logistics Planner

Commercial Metals Company; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost

Day 1 Paid-time Off

401(k) plan match

Company-paid Life and Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company seeks a logisticsally focused professional to manage daily dispatch for two fabrication shops, coordinating with drivers and carriers to ensure timely deliveries. You will oversee DOT compliance, asset records, and tankers as needed, while maintaining strong customer relations.

Role requires knowledge of DOT regulations, proficiency in MS Office, and experience in logistics operations. Bachelor’s degree preferred, on-site in the Fredericksburg, VA area.

Qualifications

• DOT regulations knowledge is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in logistics processes and operations.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily logistics and dispatch for two fabrication shops.
• Communicate with drivers, carriers, and customers on loading and delivery expectations.
• Act as liaison between shop, drivers, carriers, and consignor to resolve issues.
• Optimize fleet usage to manage delivery markets and costs.
• Maintain excellent customer service and carrier relationships.
• Manage driver and asset records and DOT logs.

Skills

DOT regulations

Microsoft Office

Logistics operations

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

TM software

Job description

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Group: Operational & Commercial Excellence

Division: Logistics

Job ID: 23396

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Pay Range $68,900 to $103,325

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Daily logistics and dispatch functions-assigning and dispatching all freight for two fabrication shops utilizing both CMC fleet and 3rd party carriers
• Communicate daily with fleet drivers and carriers all expectations pertaining to loading and delivery
• Act as a primary liaison between the shop, drivers, carriers, along with the consignee as needed with any issues either at the shop or delivery locations
• Optimizing fleet and carrier usage based on the delivery markets and costs
• Maintain excellent customer service and foster positive relationships with carriers
• Ability to determine correct truck / trailer count to cover the shipping volume needed to service customers
• Driver and asset management
• Maintain asset files for trucks and trailers
• SAP maintenance
• Monitoring compliance with DOT.FMCSA regulations
• Scheduling truck maintenance as needed working with the location and drivers to avoid service interruptions
• Problem resolution and monthly DOT driver safety meeting
• Supervise truck maintenance and DOT logs while ensuring that proper equipment is available
• MWH (Miles without hours) reporting when needed
• Support driver well being to maximize productivity and driver retention
• Maintenance of trailer tracking and associated devices (Power Fleet)
• Coordinate removal and cancellation of devices taken out of service such as but not limited to drive cam, GPS trackers, ect
• Assist drivers experiencing mechanical issues and coordinate with appropriate service providers to minimize downtime
• Work with other CMC locations such as but not limited to mills and fab shops with fleet and 3rd party carriers to maximize utilization and reduce costs
• Other responsibilities as required

What You'll Need

• DOT manual compliance and regulations knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• TM software experience is a plus
• Experience with Logistics processes & operations
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities daily
• Excellent follow up, research and investigational skills
• Accuracy and accountability are essential
• Ability to change priorities quickly, work effectively under time constraints, contribute to the team effort and see the big picture
• Ability to adapt quickly to fluid transportation circumstances
• Problem resolution and conducting crucial conversations
• Strong organization and people skills are required

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be a substituted for education.

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

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