Logistics Planner

Penske • Gainesville, GA

2h

About The Position

The Logistics Planner supports development of the logistics design plan for a customer’s inbound supply chain network. The role creates instructions for internal groups and the customer’s providers to implement the plan, identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings, conducts the necessary analysis, and proposes changes to the customer.

The position develops day-to-day route design deliverables, supports logistics systems implementation with the customer and its suppliers and transportation providers, and develops and maintains cross-dock logistics tools and services. It also contributes information for management reporting and data-driven decisions and uses the customer’s electronic data order interchange. Other projects may be assigned by the supervisor.

Penske Logistics provides transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management solutions, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in transportation or a third-party logistics discipline.
• Great attention to detail.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet/Intranet use.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others in a team environment.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Must complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to perform the described physical and mental functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs/12 kg.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree or certificate in Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop day-to-day route design deliverables for the customer in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
• Support coordination of logistics systems implementation with the customer, the customer’s suppliers, transportation suppliers, and Penske team members.
• Develop and maintain cross-dock logistics tools and services.
• Provide data and information for management reporting on departmental performance.
• Use the customer’s electronic data order interchange.
• Provide input into management reporting to support data-driven decisions.
• Complete other projects as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED