Logistics Planner Beachwood, OH

Penske Automotive Group • Beachwood, OH

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About The Position

The Logistics Planner at Penske Logistics is responsible for coordinating load planning and freight movement processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a customer-centric approach. The position involves indirect team management, process management activities, and communication with customers, while also supporting operational planning and training new employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred (Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics in lieu of industry experience is preferred)
• Experience in Logistics Services including warehouse, distribution, or supply chain management is preferred
• Transportation Management experience preferred
• Previous Load Planning experience preferred
• Problem solving skills and ability to communicate solutions
• Ability to work with team and support team needs
• Ability to prioritize customer and business needs and drive customer delight
• Excellent communication, organizational & PC skills (including Microsoft Office products)
• Attention to detail & accuracy
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task
• Sense of urgency & ability to understand customer requirements
• Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed
• Flexibility with scheduling required

Responsibilities

• Support supervisor on process management activities and customer communication
• Indirect team management responsibilities delegated by Supervisor or Account manager
• Shift management responsibilities for a single customer or across customers
• Travel to Penske or customer on-site locations as required
• Run metrics and measures to manage process controls
• Train the team on load planning activities and update SOP periodically
• Train new employees at Penske location
• Plan and optimize shipments into loads using Penske's Transportation Management System
• Support operation planning as part of assigned coverage
• Maintain Transportation Management systems
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries
• Act as first/second level escalation for customer inquiries
• Work with Operations Managers to ensure customer expectations are met
• Provide input into management reporting in support of data-driven decisions
• Stay current on the customer's industry
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree