Export Logistics Planner

Darling Ingredients Inc.•Irving, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Export Logistics Planner will efficiently manage the transportation of international bulk container truck moves to plant and customer locations; strategically manage inventories and container moves to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum 3 + years' experience in an Export Supply Chain or Logistics environment.
Demonstrated ability to utilize ERP systems and proficient use of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Detail oriented; highly organized.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem analysis and assessment for solutions.
Able to deal professionally with internal and external customers.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
Must be flexible and able to excel in a stressful environment.
Self-starter; self-motivated.

Responsibilities

Efficiently manage the transportation of export containers truck moves to plant and customer locations.
Strategically manage transportation routes while meeting or exceeding the financial goals of business unit and company.
Ensures all appropriate information, ie reports, documentation meets all requirements.
Update account managers on service issues and freight cost variations and to ensure service meets sale expectations.
Recruit and maintain adequate number of freight vendors to support customer base.
Analyze transportations costs and maintain carrier rate tables.
Communicates schedules to export customers from preloading through destination.
Audit freight invoices for accuracy and monitor accessorial charges.
Negotiate rates with ocean carriers
Prepares and handles any cargo insurance and any related claims
Negotiates any demurrage or detention claims with carriers.
Analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements in transportation costs.
All other duties as assigned.