Materials Planner

Syncreon; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

FSA/HSA

Life/AD&D

Short/Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite meals

Job summary

DP World in Kansas City is seeking a logistics-focused professional to quote rates for expedited shipments, ensure on-time pickups and deliveries, and track shipments. You will apply late reason codes for service failures and work with customers to resolve inventory discrepancies.

The role supports process improvements through SOP documentation and will involve occasional travel to warehouses as needed. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Customer service background in logistics with ability to resolve issues promptly.
• Strong Word/Excel/Outlook skills; Excel used for tracking and analysis.
• Able to manage inventory in an RF Portal and manual systems environment.
• Understand transportation modes and service levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide rate quotes for nonstandard transportation (expedite shipments).
• Ensure on-time pickup and delivery; track and trace shipments.
• Apply late reason codes for Service Failure reporting.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve inventory discrepancies and report exceptions.
• Contribute to process flow documentation and SOPs; identify improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Excel proficiency

Inventory management

Transportation knowledge

Tools

RF Portal

Manual systems

Job description

About the Role

How you will contribute

• Provide rate quotes for nonstandard transportation, i.e. expedite shipments. Perform order registration which may include special requirements, extra labor, forklifts, cranes, etc.
• Ensure on-time pickup and delivery, track and trace shipments.
• Apply applicable late reason codes in accordance to Service Failure tracking and reporting
• Work with customer to resolve inventory discrepancies. Follow-up with regards to exception reporting and damage assessment, communicate to customer.
• Participate in process flow documentation and standard operating procedures and identify opportunities for improvement based on customer needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Key Qualifications

• Customer service background in logistics with ability to handle problem resolution in timely manner.
• Word, Excel, Outlook knowledge with strong emphasis on Excel used for tracking and analysis.
• Must be able to manage inventory in an RF. Portal, and Manual system environment. This candidate will work in an office setting but will be expecting to travel to warehouse as needed.
• Understand transportation modes and service levels.

Compensation

Starting Hourly Rate: $25.00

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ Match, FSA and HSA Plans, Company Paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and EAP.
• We also offer Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans to our FT employees.

Additional Perks

• Onsite Meals, Snacks, and Drinks provide on most days and shifts!!!

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between allnations and cultures– not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We arededicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, andempowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion anddiversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, andsocieties. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we canchange what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Data Center, Supply, Telecom, Operations, Technology