Logistics Planner (Air / Ocean Export)

Company: Weatherford

Location: 15855 Diplomatic Plaza, Houston, TX 77032

Employment Type: Contract (6-month contract w/ Potential 6 month extension)

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Onsite 5 days per week Required
OT Based on Business Demand

Pay Rate: $24.00/hr. to $25.00/hr. (based on exp level)

Job Description

The Logistics Planner has the primary responsibility to execute and optimize transport, considering cost, service (lead time requirements) and other planning parameters

Key Responsibilities

Utilizes various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning and scheduling, understands different planning techniques including load planning tools
Prepares and updates weekly logistics schedule to ensure on time deliveries to customers locations and coordinates product pick up with suppliers.
Track and trace cargo in transit until POD.
Communicates shipments status to Logistics, Product lines and Sales organizations as required.
Works closely with transport service providers to assure efficient and effective execution of processes, assists in obtaining necessary transport permits and codes and prepares proper transportation paperwork.
Supports the development and implementation of improved logistics processes and systems
Interact with Customer Service team for optimum load selection and communicate any potential issues affecting pickup and/or delivery.
Establish route guidance and work on rationalization of carriers.
Work with sourcing on pricing for high volume lanes
Receive and audit freight invoices
Monitor carriers' scorecards
Proactively engage internal and external customers to address concerns and complaints when linked with poor performance either in terms of schedule or quality of customer service, condition of equipment
Understand how business and market are evolving to ensure that logistics routing solutions effectively (time/cost) are supporting customer needs
Manage freight claims
Coordination of last mile deliveries for air freight and ocean shipments.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years’ of Logistics experience
Must have Sea/Air Export experience

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
Experience in production scheduling, distribution, materials and inventory planning a plus.
Experience on freight settlement
Local transport market knowledge including equipment, port and airport operations as well as relevant restrictions and regulations and legislation
Carrier operating model knowledge
Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple time sensitive tasks in a dynamic environment
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers
Knowledge of Department Of Transportation rules and regulations a plus
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Experience in working with advanced TMS platforms, and JDE preferred
Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency
Team player with flexibility in working different shifts

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