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Batory Foods Inc

Logistics Planner

Batory Foods Inc, Rosemont, Pennsylvania, United States

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At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy—whether it’s related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together.

Benefits

14 paid holidays with a end of year holiday refresh break

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K and Profit-Sharing program

Tuition reimbursement program

Be Positively Excellent well-being program

Term Life Insurance Plan

Standard Disability Plan

LOGISTICS PLANNER Job Description

This position will be responsible for the day-to-day load planning in Batory Foods TMS. Tactical relationships related to the day-to-day execution of the Batory Foods customer and supplier account(s). Ensuring proactive communication to all internal and external Batory customers. Tracking and tracing of all exception, outbound and inbound shipments.

Candidates must be able to work in-office at our Rosemont, IL.

Key Responsibilities

Freight Assignments - Exceed customer on-time pick-up and delivery expectations; proactive analysis to prevent service failures, executing inbound and outbound movement.

Customer Relationship - Consistent and professional communications; effective, prompt, and courteous communications with respect to difficult situations, relaying service failures, etc.

Carrier Relationship - Develop carrier relationship and cover loads.

Financial Procedures and Operating Metrics – Manage accessorial request in in TMS.

Leverages knowledge and understanding of Modes, Rates, Weights, Volumes, Pallets, Class etc. based on Customer's shipping requirements.

Verify shipment suitability, e.g. weight, size, product, special shipping requirements and make necessary adjustments.

Optimize Customer Orders into shipments in the most cost-effective way.

Coordinate and direct shipments and deliveries, Carrier equipment utilization.

Communicate and gain approval for expedite shipments or any rate exceeding account specific benchmark threshold.

Utilize the Transportation Management System (TMS) to its fullest potential to facilitate the life cycle of an order.

Education and Formal Training

Bachelor’s Degree (Logistics / Business/ Supply Chain) required.

5 years’ experience in logistics.

Experience in TMS and/or BluJay Solutions, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point preferred.

The ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups. Able to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. Able to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.

Detailed oriented with strong organizational and planning skills.

Effective communicator both oral and Good listener.

Batory Foods is an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.

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