Logistics Planner

Minerals Technologies•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers. We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly. Job Summary: Logistics Planners are responsible for managing and planning orders in the Oracle Transportation Module (OTM) to optimize logistics execution and cost. Responsible for managing all activities related to transportation, including researching, planning, implementing, and tendering freight to contracted carriers while controlling the efficient, cost-effective movement of products to meet MTI and customer's requirements. This role will report to corporate logistics as part of the strategic global supply chain. Location: Bethlehem, PA

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Business or related field preferred
Minimum of three - five years’ experience.
Strong Oracle E-Business Suite Application knowledge a plus
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Proven working experience in supply chain and logistics
Record of successful distribution and logistics management
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
Ability to work in a dynamic, team-based environment
Able to manage time effectively
Strong people skills, analytical skills and business acumen
Strong communication, organizational and problem solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of company practices, structure, policy and procedure or the ability to learn and retain quickly.
Good management, communication, interpersonal and general business skills required, along with strong mathematical, analytical, organizational and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all loads are covered in a timely manner that are assigned to the Logistics Planner
Scope of load planning Outbound & Inbound TL, Rail, LTL and Ocean (Prepaid & Collect)
Communicate with Customer Service, Operations and/or Sales team as needed regarding orders / shipments / issues, etc.
Monitor bulk planning process in OTM to minimize exceptions and orders that fail to plan/create shipments
Identify, trouble shoot and resolve exceptions in the load planning process
Monitor tendering process and OTM shipment status to ensure all loads are tender accepted
Communicate with carriers to ensure contractual obligations are met during tendering process
Track shipments for on-time arrivals and departures and report accordingly
Contact carriers as necessary to determine shipment status
Collaborate with other team members
Communicate and escalate when critical shipments do not have carrier coverage
Identify and escalate recurring system issues to IT team
Respond to e-mails/inquiries from internal customers such as customer service, planning, logistics operations teams, sales
Respond to e-mails/inquiries from external customers such as carriers
Communicate with Purchasing and Suppliers in order to release PO’s for Inbound goods / materials to be planned in OTM
Maintain Location (Ship To, Customers, Ship From, Suppliers) information such as address, calendar, contacts, etc
Resolve freight invoice payment disputes / rejects
Monitor / Assess and Manage carrier performance and perform supplier quality management audits with transport suppliers
Responsible for providing logistics solutions based upon relative cost and benefits to meet customer needs
Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs
Ensure that transportation modes, frequency of transports and routing are as efficient and as cost effective as possible.
Strategically planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Executes overall logistics strategy as set by MTI
Develops and maintains strong relationships with our logistics providers