Position Title: Logistics/Transportation Planner
Location: South Bend, IN
Shift: 2nd Shift (with training on 1st Shift)
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Logistics/Transportation Planner to join our team on 2nd shift in South Bend. This role is essential for ensuring seamless logistics, production planning, and customer service processes. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, including SAP experience, and a background in transportation logistics. This is not an entry-level role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage production order processing, including review and control of warehouse activity.
- Monitor warehouse and material stock; display bin stock as required.
- Create picking lists and set up notes for efficient job planning.
- Conduct capacity planning and coordinate machine utilization for optimal scheduling and release of production orders.
- Organize and release non-processed pick tickets; manage job orders and nest production orders.
- Handle inventory-related tasks such as pre-inventory preparation, adjustments, and analysis of inventory discrepancies.
- Oversee inspection and disposition of returned goods from customers.
- Comply with company and industry safety and performance standards.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; basic math and reading proficiency.
- Proficiency with computers, including general software use (SAP experience preferred).
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with plant managers, sales, and warehouse staff.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations, including forklift use, packing, and measuring.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience in logistics or a related field.
- Knowledge of metals handling for staging, processing, packaging, and shipping.
- First aid and CPR certification, along with exposure to safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices, and sales functions.
- Proven leadership skills with a team-building focus.
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