Logistics Planner

DHL Supply Chain

About the Role

Transportation is a pillar for any supply chain. This role ensures the supply chain doesn’t break by working tirelessly with internal and external parties to guarantee the best solution for the customer. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a challenge to grow your career in transportation, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective coordination of inbound and outbound freight movements, including shuttle service activities for all customer orders and manufactured inventory between the carrier and consignment locations.
• Build and validate daily load plan (cost, service) through EFMS, Topex, or TMS system or Red Prairie.
• Route interactive, expedite requests and ensure all principal request carrier selections are honored.
• Ensure carrier receipt of daily load tenders via 204, fax, or TMS equip.
• Coordinate appointment acquisition to ensure adherence to customer delivery requirements.
• Communicate frequently with internal (DHL Supply Chain transportation, customer support, operations) and external customers (carriers, client transportation, client Customer Service Organizations) to ensure consistency in direction and expectations.
• Coordinate carrier pickup times, and provide daily shipment plan to distribution center.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities that improve financial performance and service levels, enhancing value proposition for internal and external customers.
• Identify compliance issues and participate in metric feedback process. Propose possible remedies / action plans to Operations supervisor.
• Yard and shuttle service supervision.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• EFMS
• Topex
• TMS system
• Red Prairie
• 204
• fax
• TMS equip

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years of logistics industry experience.