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Logistics Planner

Sysco Corporate

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Job ID R177420 Date posted 11/19/2024

Employment Type Full time

Company name US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Requirements Responsible for planning, controlling, and implementing processes related to materials and finished goods storage and movement including: • Materials Movement & Storage • Finished Goods Movement & Storage • Inventory Control • Fleet Vehicles & Traffic Management • General Logistics Optimization, Planning & Control

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Utilize Transportation Management System (TMS) system 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. 

Education Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Operations Management/Supply Chain Management/ Logistics) preferred.

Experience Required:

  • Minimum of 3 years of logistics/ supply chain 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.

  • Demonstrates initiative, self-starter, and a sense of urgency.

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and details with accuracy.

  • Good organization and time management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.

  • The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions:

  • Normal 5/40 schedule although work may be required outside of normal working hours during peak periods.

  • The role is operational in nature and provides support to all US time zones.

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.

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Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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