Strategic Logistics Planner – 2nd/3rd Shift

Linde plc; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 52,500 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Linde plc is hiring for a Distribution Coordinator role focused on daily logistics planning and execution. You will develop and adjust plans to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery while maintaining customer inventories.

You will monitor bulk gas inventories, review demand, and coordinate with drivers to optimize fleet utilization in a dynamic environment. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent and at least one year in a fast-paced setting, with preference for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Customer service experience with internal/external customers preferred.
• Logistics, transportation, supply chain, dispatch, or operations experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift initially with potential for advancement.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and the ability to learn logistics and planning software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and adjust daily distribution plans to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective product delivery while maintaining customer inventory requirements.
• Monitor and manage bulk gas inventories using advanced planning systems and tools to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Review customer demand, scheduled outages, driver availability, and vehicle resources to optimize fleet utilization and support changing operational needs.
• Coordinate with management, drivers, and driver supervisors to proactively address supply concerns, logistics challenges, and resource requirements.
• Respond to customer and driver communications, including phone calls and DriverChat messages, resolving issues and ensuring timely operational support.
• Schedule and assign drivers in compliance with contractual agreements, DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Ensure all distribution activities meet quality assurance requirements, regulatory standards, and company safety objectives.
• Prepare fleet performance reports and maintain accurate data in the Advanced Logistics System (PALS).
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service reliability, data integrity, and transportation costs.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Planning software

Logistics systems

Job description

Linde plc is hiring for a Distribution Coordinator role focused on daily logistics planning and execution. You will develop and adjust plans to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery while maintaining customer inventories.

You will monitor bulk gas inventories, review demand, and coordinate with drivers to optimize fleet utilization in a dynamic environment. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent and at least one year in a fast-paced setting, with preference for