Harvest Logistics Planner

Weyerhaeuser•New Bern, NC

7d•$58,830 - $88,245•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dedicated Harvest Logistics Planner to join our Carolina-Virginia Region of the Southern Timberlands business. Based in New Bern, NC, you will report to the Region Transportation Manager and play a crucial role in identifying and implementing the most cost-effective methods to transport logs. We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 2+ years of logistics experience or Forestry experience
Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals
Proven commitment to safety with knowledge of safety processes
Ability and willingness to work both independently and as a team member
Ability to effectively communicate using telephone, office supplies and equipment
Basic understanding of GPS software
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Willingness and ability to adapt to frequent change, while multi-tasking in fast paced environment
General understanding of logging, trucking, and transportation activities
General knowledge of operating area and map reading
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work a rotating day shift
Ability to work evenings, holidays and weekends as needed
Ability to operate a logistics planning system platform

Responsibilities

Schedule the transport of raw materials via contract haulers
Data tracking and retention
Maintain constant vigilance of the logger's needs, drivers' whereabouts, and the availability of trucks and truck drivers, which is essential to make the most efficient use of available trucks
Maintain daily communication with contract truck managers, drivers, wood flow managers, harvest managers, and marketing representatives
Work in a fast-paced environment to adjust schedules on the fly in order to meet system changes
Utilization of logistics computer software/model daily