Strategic Logistics Planner - Material Flow & Warehouse Ops

Schnellecke; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Logistics seeks a Logistics Planner to coordinate and optimize material flow, production scheduling, and warehouse activities across our operations. This role acts as a liaison between operations leadership and customers, ensuring adherence to service levels and safety standards on the shop floor and in the office.

You will develop logistics plans, monitor performance, and drive improvements to reduce inefficiencies while balancing manpower, equipment, and resources to meet demand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in logistics planning, supply chain coordination, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in data entry and basic computer systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Execute company values, mission, strategy, and operational standards to support business objectives
• Develop, monitor, and adjust logistics plans to support production schedules and customer demand
• Coordinate material flow, inventory movement, and warehouse activities to ensure operational efficiency
• Align manpower, equipment, and resources with logistics requirements and volume fluctuations
• Validate workflows and logistics processes to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow and reduce inefficiencies
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, safety policies, and workload requirements
• Communicate logistics performance, risks, and updates to operations leadership and client stakeholders
• Support budget planning and monitor resource utilization within assigned areas
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment and adherence to all safety procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Shift Manager

Skills

Logistics planning

Supply chain coordination

Warehouse operations

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer systems

MS Office / Excel basics

Job description

Schnellecke Logistics seeks a Logistics Planner to coordinate and optimize material flow, production scheduling, and warehouse activities across our operations. This role acts as a liaison between operations leadership and customers, ensuring adherence to service levels and safety standards on the shop floor and in the office.

You will develop logistics plans, monitor performance, and drive improvements to reduce inefficiencies while balancing manpower, equipment, and resources to meet demand.