Logistics Planner

RRD is looking for a Logistics Planner to join our Team!
The ideal candidate will establish and optimize transportation load plans for customers and carriers, plan and ensure efficiency with customer orders and process shipments in the most cost effective manner while meeting customer delivery expectations. He/She will ensure efficient distribution of products to internal and external users, in a manner consistent with RRD's goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
Logistic Support:
Establish and optimize transportation plans for customers.
Examine Transportation Orders for errors and conformance to specifications, resolve queries and crosscheck all Transportation Orders with original charts.
Develop efficient transportation plans for freight consolidation using OTM Software.
Analyze orders and build shipments to optimize freight cost.
Administrative Support:
Maintain communication with Operational Leaders and Customer Service team and Carrier Relations team regarding load planning and scheduling constraints.
Manage relationship with carriers and provide performance and cost feedback with intent to improve relationship.
Provide after-hours and weekend assistance as necessary.
Communication/Other:
Communicate effectively with involved parties (Manufacturing/Scheduling/Shipping/Carriers/Consignees).
Attend/facilitate weekly scheduled meeting with the Transportation Team.
Minimum - High school diploma or equivalent is required
Preferred - 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in logistics, supply chain or business-related field is preferred
At least 1 year of logistics work experience.
Experience with Oracle Transportation Management or similar transportation management system
Experience in transportation routing, scheduling, dispatching and load planning.
Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines and agility handle last minute changes.
Proficiency with MS Office and Google Drive.
Effective interpersonal skills with branch counterparts.
Good analytical skills.
Strong basic math ability, basic geographic knowledge, ability to multitask, strong organization/follow-up skills, effective written & verbal communication.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Yes