Load Planner - Day Shift - 14 to 20 Month Contract
Penske Logistics · Kitchener
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role supports development of the logistics design plan for customers inbound supply chain network. The Load Planner creates instructions for internal groups and the customer’s providers to implement the logistics plan. Identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings, undertakes the necessary analysis, and effectively proposes change to the customer.
Contract role of 14 to 20 months in duration.
Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift - Must be flexible to support the business as required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Develops all day-to-day route design deliverables for the customer to conform with internal policies and prevailing regulations
-Supports the coordination of the logistics systems implementation with the customer, customer’s suppliers, transportation suppliers and Penske team members
-Develops and maintains cross-dock logistics tools and services
-Provides data/information for management reporting on departmental performance
-Utilizes customer’s electronic data order interchange
-Provides input into management reporting in support of data-driven decisions
-Other projects as assigned by the supervisor