Logistics Planner

6w1 month ago

Schnellecke Logistics

Woodstock, US · Full-time · $42,000 – $55,000

About this role

The Logistics Planner serves as a central coordination point for operational execution within the business unit, ensuring alignment across warehouse operations, material flow, and customer service requirements. This role plans and coordinates logistics activities while validating operational execution and driving performance against service level agreements.

Develop, monitor, and adjust logistics plans to support production schedules and customer demand. Coordinate material flow, inventory movement, and warehouse activities to ensure operational efficiency, while aligning manpower, equipment, and resources with volume fluctuations.

Acting as a key liaison between operations leadership and the customer, this position ensures material flow and logistics plans are executed effectively. The work environment combines plant floor and office settings, with exposure to moving equipment and moderate to high noise levels, requiring personal protective equipment on the shop floor.

Schnellecke Logistics is a global, family-owned provider with over 80 years of experience supporting automotive and industrial supply chains. Employees benefit from a structured, safety-focused culture that values accountability and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional growth across operations, engineering, and business functions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience in logistics planning, supply chain coordination, or warehouse operations preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Proficiency in data entry and basic computer systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Must be able to pass a drug screening

Responsibilities

Execute company values, mission, strategy, and operational standards to support business objectives
Develop, monitor, and adjust logistics plans to support production schedules and customer demand
Coordinate material flow, inventory movement, and warehouse activities to ensure operational efficiency
Align manpower, equipment, and resources with logistics requirements and volume fluctuations
Validate workflows and logistics processes to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow and reduce inefficiencies
Communicate logistics performance, risks, and updates to operations leadership and client stakeholders
Promote and enforce a safe work environment and adherence to all safety procedures

Benefits

Global, family-owned company with over 80 years of industry experience
Stable and growing environment with long-term career opportunities
Safety-focused culture that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Competitive compensation and comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Opportunities for professional growth across operations, engineering, and business functions