Logistic Planner

The Jel Sert Company • Chicago, IL

4d • $21 - $0 • Remote

About The Position

For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud to have been awarded the Great Place to Work certification, as well as recognized as a Best Workplace to Work in Chicago and a Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a LOGISTICS PLANNER. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you! The Logistics Planner is a highly visible transportation role that is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the planning for nationwide customers and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction while working closely with other departments to facilitate customer satisfaction. This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Overtime is scheduled based on individual job responsibilities and the department's needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the transportation field with a preference in planning.
• Understanding of transportation regulations and requirements, freight pricing and industry knowledge & terminology.
• Strong computer skills are required, specifically in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience in the following systems or similar systems: Lean Logistics, TMS, WMS, and/or ERP, such as QAD.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and negotiation skills.
• Accuracy in daily work and other projects.
• Very detail-oriented with the ability to work with a high volume of documents in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to set priorities, achieve deadlines, and manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills with the ability to handle multiple requests while detailing document activity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Freight planning and routing of customer orders
• Dealing with logistical service issues through communication with carriers
• Working with various departments on specific customer requests
• Data Entry, i.e., Invoice entry, customer information, service failures, and new rates
• Notification and scheduling customer pick-up orders
• Working with carriers to develop more efficient means of transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees