Logistics Planner - Irving, TX

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. is seeking a logistics scheduling professional to plan and optimize the delivery of liquid nitrogen, oxygen and argon.

You will determine customer delivery requirements, monitor tank readings, forecast accuracy, and coordinate with Drivers, Terminal Managers, Plant Operators, and Sales staff to ensure product availability. The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook, and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• A college degree and/or previous call center experience in a related field are preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service and regulations is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Routing tractors and trailers
• Managing inventories
• Customer Service
• High phone call volume
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

DOT Hours of Service knowledge

Education

College degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The selected candidate will report to the PlanningSupervisor. This person will be responsible for scheduling 2000-2500 monthlydeliveries of liquid nitrogen, oxygen and argon in the most efficient andcost-effective manner, while ensuring the highest level of safety and Customerservice. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to determiningcustomer delivery requirements, record tank readings, ensure forecast accuracy,assess Driver/equipment availability, resolve conflicts with scheduling issues,communicate with Drivers, Terminal Managers, Plant Operators, Sales staff, andreview daily plant inventory and production rates to determine productavailability. Our customers include hospitals, electronics companies,government agencies, refinery plants, cylinder fill plants, welding companies,and food processing companies.

Required Skills:

The selected candidate must be able to work well bothindependently and as part of a group in a fast-paced environment. This personmust possess excellent communication and analytical skills as well as becomputer literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. A college degree and/orprevious call center experience in a related field are preferred but notrequired. Knowledge of DOT Hours ofService and regulations is preferred but not required.

EssentialFunctions

• Routing tractors and trailers
• Managing inventories
• Customer Service
• High phone call volume
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Work Experience
• 1-3 years Logisticsplanning/routing Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• DOT Hours of Service/Regulations
• Routing/Planning
• High call volume

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands Category:

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

Travel Requirements

No anticipated travel required

Pay Range $61,000 to $65,000 annually

The Company is an Equal OpportunityEmployer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protectedveteran status. EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability