Logistics Coordinator - Evening Shift (Hiring Immediately)
Penske Truck Leasing
Dwight, IL
Quick Overview
Responsibilities
*Location: Dwight, IL.**
*Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 5pm - 5am (1700 -0500)**
coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement
Duties to include dispatching drivers, planning operations, and maintaining the currency of data
Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers
Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information
Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail
Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions
Complete daily logs and trackers
Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary
Provides load exception investigation and reporting
Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Required Qualifications
strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is
enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
Strong customer focus
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske associates
Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms
Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed
Flexibility with scheduling required
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally andor in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms
The associate must be able to occasionally lift andor move up to 25lbs12kg
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Job Description
**Load Planner**
• *Location: Dwight, IL.**
• *Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 5pm - 5am (1700 -0500)**
• *Position Summary:**
Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner to become part of an excellent
team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has
strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is
enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position
coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement.
• *Major Responsibilities:**
• Duties to include dispatching drivers, planning operations, and maintaining the currency of data.
• Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers
• Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information.
• Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail
• Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.
• Complete daily logs and trackers
• Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
• Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary
• Provides load exception investigation and reporting
• Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
• *Qualifications:**
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Two (2) plus years of experience in TransportationSupply Chain preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske associates
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms
• Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required.
• *Physical Requirements:**
-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally andor in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift andor move up to 25lbs12kg.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• *About Penske Logistics**
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and
freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for
market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America,
Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by
increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske
Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: LogisticsSupply Chain
Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain
Job Family: Operations
Address: 1 Aldi Drive
Primary Location: US-IL-Dwight
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2413743