Logistics Planner

Sysco

70d • $58,200 - $87,400

About The Position

The primary function of the Logistics Planner is to support Sysco Site and Inbound Supply Chain Organization objectives by coordinating activities related to moving products from supplier locations to Sysco facilities. This role is responsible for optimizing Inbound Logistics programs, resulting in the most efficient means of inbound transportation for the purpose of reducing freight expenses and maximizing freight profitability. This role utilizes all cross-functional resources, internal systems, and processes available to minimize the number of Supply Chain inefficiencies while mitigating excess cost. Identification and implementation of supply chain best practices for standardization within the USBL. Maximize logistics decisions to increase business growth while maintaining the required service levels, at optimal cost.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of logistics/supply chain experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of US DOT Regulations, Hours of Service, Weight Limitations, US Geography.
• Knowledge of freight claim laws and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Transportation Management System (TMS) to plan, optimize, and tender freight to contracted carrier partners within 24 hours of Purchase Order (PO) creation for assigned sites/regions.
• Regularly utilize TMS to review and ensure all loads and POs are placed with correct dates, lead times, and tendered to carriers in effort to drive LEI, service, and optimal ordering patterns.
• Partner with Supply Chain Inventory Management, Operations, and 3rd party carriers to provide resolution on Inbound Logistics freight.
• Resolve recalled/rejected tenders within 2 business hours from notification of recall/rejection.
• Help identify trends to mitigate excess cost and service erosion, including detention charges, unprofitable lanes, underweight load fill, and on-going service failures.
• Consistently review vendor delivered suppliers for possible CPU conversions to create logistics earned income and maximize supply chain efficiency.
• Negotiate spot rates with carrier partners where necessary to cover volume over-committed capacity per department guidelines.
• Review, approve, and resolve accessorial charges and WIP to ensure timely carrier payment.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees