Logistics Planner: Fast-Paced Carrier Coordination & Growth

Deutsche Post; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Indianapolis is seeking a Logistics Planner to coordinate inbound and outbound freight, maximize service and cost performance, and manage shuttle operations for customer orders and inventory between carriers and locations.

You will build daily load plans using EFMS/Topex/TMS, coordinate tenders and pickups, and collaborate with internal teams and clients to meet delivery requirements. Prioritizes compliance and continuous improvement in service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 0–3 years of logistics industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and validate daily load plan through EFMS, Topex, or TMS system or Red PrairieRoute, 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 and external customers 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
• Identify compliance issues and participate in metric feedback process
• Yard and shuttle service supervision.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Indianapolis is seeking a Logistics Planner to coordinate inbound and outbound freight, maximize service and cost performance, and manage shuttle operations for customer orders and inventory between carriers and locations.

You will build daily load plans using EFMS/Topex/TMS, coordinate tenders and pickups, and collaborate with internal teams and clients to meet delivery requirements. Prioritizes compliance and continuous improvement in service levels.