Logistics Planner: Fast-Paced, Impactful Supply Chain

Deutsche Post; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Logistics Planner to coordinate inbound and outbound freight, maximize service and cost performance, and ensure on-time delivery for customer orders.

You will build daily load plans using EFMS, Topex, or TMS systems, coordinate carrier pickups, and liaise with internal teams and external carriers to maintain consistent expectations. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 0–3 years logistics experience required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective coordination (including maximizing service and cost performance) of inbound and outbound freight movements.
• Build and validate daily load plan through EFMS, Topex, or TMS system or Red PrairieRoute, expedite requests and ensure carrier selections.
• Ensure carrier receipt of daily load tenders via 204, fax, or TMS equip.
• Coordinate appointment acquisition to adhere to customer delivery requirements.
• Communicate with internal teams and external customers to ensure consistent direction and expectations.
• Coordinate carrier pickup times and provide daily shipment plan to distribution center.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities that improve financial performance and service levels.
• Identify compliance issues and participate in metric feedback process; propose remedies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Logistics Planner to coordinate inbound and outbound freight, maximize service and cost performance, and ensure on-time delivery for customer orders.

You will build daily load plans using EFMS, Topex, or TMS systems, coordinate carrier pickups, and liaise with internal teams and external carriers to maintain consistent expectations. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 0–3 years logistics experience required.