Logistics Planner - CO

dfa; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate day-to-day inbound and outbound operations, including planning, scheduling, sourcing, warehousing, and transportation of products to customers in the designated region. The role emphasizes efficient routes, timely deliveries, and accurate record-keeping without remote work.

The position requires 2–5 years in logistics planning, familiarity with TMS, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, logistics, distribution management, or related field.
• 2–5 years in logistics planning, transportation, distribution, or related area with TMS experience.
• Certification and/or license may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage load planning using software tools to optimize loads/truckloads.
• Schedule plans balancing all parties' needs with load efficiency and profitability.
• Coordinate with haulers/drivers and for-hire carriers; provide daily support and ensure timely pickup/delivery.
• Communicate with plant personnel, haulers, carriers, and warehouses to resolve shipment issues and adjust orders.
• Support on-time delivery improvements; communicate solutions to all impacted parties.
• Maintain vendor, carrier, and customer data for efficient transportation; ensure data accuracy in systems.
• Reconcile transactions daily; ensure all pickups/receipts are tracked and matched across parties.
• Ensure all product and freight data are documented in systems by plant staff and suppliers.
• Review weekly activity; estimate monthly performance when appropriate.
• Assist with demand forecasts for peak delivery periods.
• May negotiate contract terms and rates with carriers within internal parameters.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, distribution management, or related field

Certification/license may be required

Tools

TMS software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Coordinate day-to-day inbound and outbound logistical operations, including the planning/consolidating, scheduling, sourcing, settlement, warehousing, and transportation of products to distributors or internal/external customers in a specific geographic region or for a specific product(s). Ensure products are delivered at maximum efficiency, quality, and customer service. Determine economical and efficient routes and address challenges associated with the movement/transportation of the product. Ensure all transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in the appropriate systems. Use prescribed guidelines or policies as well as prior experiences and judgment to analyze and resolve moderately complex problems. Receive a moderate level of guidance and direction.

This is not a remote role.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage customer needs and/or orders for load planning using software tools and considering various factors (geographical areas, delivery dates, amount of product, etc.) to optimize loads/truckloads
• Plan and prepare schedules that balance all parties’ (member, customer) needs with planned load efficiency and profitability
• Facilitate effective communication with haulers/drivers and for-hire carriers; provide daily hauler/carrier support through the automated tendering process and ensure all loads are picked up and delivered in a timely manner
• Communicate with plant personnel, haulers/drivers, for-hire carriers, and warehouse/shipping locations to resolve shipment and/or service issues, special deliveries, and order adjustments; keep everyone informed of critical changes
• Support on-time delivery problem solving and performance improvements with customers; actively communicate with all impacted parties to discover solutions to various issues, such as the shipment of wrong product, excess or deficit of product, missed delivery time or date, etc.
• Work closely with internal contacts to maintain vendor, carrier, and customer data, such as delivery location, frequency, etc.; use this information to support efficient and economical transportation of customer deliveries or shipments
• Ensure all transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in the appropriate systems. Reconcile assigned transactions (pickups/receipts) with customers, haulers, members, etc., daily
• Ensure plant managers/staff, suppliers, customers, and haulers have properly documented, reported, and or entered all product and freight data required in the systems
• Review with management the status of current week’s activities and transactions; provide an estimate of current month’s performance, if appropriate
• Assist with or perform demand forecasts for peak delivery periods
• May negotiate contract terms and rates with carrier base, understanding current contracts and defined internal parameters to work within
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain, distribution management, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years of logistics planning, transportation, distribution, supply chain, or related experience, applying knowledge of the motor carrier industry; experience with transportation management systems (TMS)
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and economics of distribution and logistics
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements, rules, and regulations (DOT, GMP, USDA, OSHA, HACCP)
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans