Logistics Planner

DHL Group; Indianapolis (IN); In loco; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Logistics Planner in Indianapolis to coordinate inbound/outbound freight, optimize load plans, and ensure timely carrier interactions. You will work with internal teams and carriers to meet delivery requirements while pursuing cost and service improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 0–3 years in logistics, with exposure to freight movements and shuttle services. A collaborative, team-focused environment is emphasized.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years of logistics industry experience.
• Experience coordinating inbound/outbound freight and carrier interactions.

Mansioni

• Build and validate daily load plans and carrier selections.
• Coordinate daily load tenders and appointment allocations.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to align on direction and expectations.
• Schedule carrier pickups and provide shipment plans to distribution centers.
• Identify improvement opportunities to enhance cost, service and value proposition.
• Identify and address compliance issues and assist in remediation actions.
• Supervise yard and shuttle service.

Conoscenze

Coordination

Load planning

Communication

Continuous improvement

Compliance awareness

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Strumenti

EFMS

Topex

TMS

Red PrairieRoute

Descrizione del lavoro

Logistics Planner

Transportation is a pillar for any supply chain, and at DHL Supply Chain you are a part of everyday life; because a storm or the breakdown of a truck shouldn’t stop our customer’s products from getting to the consumer when they need them the most. Working in transportation, you will be a part of our business. All members of our transportation teams ensure that the supply chain doesn’t break. They work tirelessly with internal and external parties to guarantee the best solution for the customer. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and you are looking for a good challenge to grow your career in transportation; DHL has the opportunity for you.

Job Description

Ensure effective coordination (including maximizing service and cost performance) of inbound and outbound freight movements, including shuttle service activities for all customer orders and manufactured inventory between the carrier and consignment locations.

• Build and validate (cost, service) daily load plan through EFMS, Topex, or TMS system or Red PrairieRoute interactive, expedite requests and ensure all principal request carrier selections are honored
• Ensure carrier receipt of daily load tenders via 204, fax, or TMS equip
• Coordinate appointment acquisition to ensure adherence to customer delivery requirements
• Communicate frequently with internal (DHL Supply Chain transportation, customer support, operations) and external customers (carriers, client transportation, client Customer Service Organizations) to ensure consistency in direction and expectations
• Coordinate carrier pickup times, and provide daily shipment plan to distribution center
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities that improves financial performance and service levels, enhancing value proposition for internal and external customers
• Identify compliance issues and participate in metric feedback process.Propose possible remedies / action plans to Operations supervisor
• Yard and shuttle service supervision.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required
• 0-3 years of logistics industry experience

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.