Logistics Planner Assistant (Temp) — On-Time Shipments

DHD Consulting; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm is seeking a Transportation Planner Assistant in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. The ideal candidate will assist in managing orders and scheduling pickups while ensuring communication with carriers and warehouses. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, experience in data entry and customer service in logistics, and proficiency in MS Excel. This is a temporary position with the potential for occasional overtime hours.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in data entry.
• 3-4 years of customer service experience in logistics or transportation.
• Able to work occasional overtime hours.
• Detail-oriented and team player.

Responsibilities

• Download data and assess overdue orders.
• Schedule pickup appointments on time.
• Draft and submit daily closing reports.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Tools

MS Excel

Supply Chain Management Systems

Job description

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States

About the job Transportation Planner Assistant (Temp)

Responsibilities-
-Download data and assess orders that are due/overdue and will be completed that night
-Tender loads to carriers on time in Smart bench
-Schedule pickup appointments on time-based on an equal hourly capacity
-Release loads to the Warehouse Management System on time
-Follow up with carrier and warehouse to maximize on-time truck arrival & shipping
-Follow up with the carrier to secure same-day or next-day recovery
-Relay delivery appointment reschedule requests on time
-Validate events during transit, such as accessorial charges
-Draft and submit daily closing reports regarding missed pickups, recovery/rescheduling status ,remaining overdue orders, and how to clear them out

Requirements-
-Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred
-A degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is a plus
-1+ years of experience in data entry
-3-4 years of customer service experience in logistics, transportation, supplychain orprocurement
-Able to work occasional overtime hours
-Proficient in MS Excel (intermediate or better preferred)
-Experience/knowledge with Supply Chain Management Systems (TMS, WMS preferred)
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Detail-oriented and team player
-Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and ability to prioritize tasks during time-sensitivesituations