Multisite Capacity & Freight Optimization Planner

Role SnapshotAs our Multisite Capacity & Freight Optimization Planner, you will orchestrate production capacity and outbound logistics across one or more manufacturing locations. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to push throughput, visualize plans, and shape efficient truck routes that achieve the lowest cost per unit without sacrificing reliability or quality. This role reports to the Purchasing & Planning Manager with a dotted line to the Plant Manager(s) for the assigned site(s).A Day in the LifeOpen your ERP-linked capacity model, scan MDI visual boards, and tune short- and long-range load plans.Distill plant-level analytics into weekly capacity and lead-time updates for leaders and internal customers.Translate signals like quote activity and sales bookings into forward-looking capacity scenarios within SIOP.Lock in daily outbound plans—route trucks, LTL, and contract freight—balancing budget targets and customer commitments.Review rate and margin performance, course-correct with carriers, and elevate dollar-per-mile utilization.Align with Purchasing to optimize inventory consumption, address OSMI, and uphold cycle-count accuracy of 96%+.What You’ll Own Production Planning (~40%)Build and maintain a standardized, ERP-connected capacity planning model for all division sites.Enable daily management via consistent MDI visual tools at each plant.Deliver weekly capacity and lead-time reporting grounded in plant data analytics.Contribute to SIOP to synchronize sales, inventory, and production for near- and long-term horizons.Use leading indicators (quotes, bookings) to anticipate and plan future load.Logistics Planning & Optimization (~40%)Schedule outbound logistics across planned routes, LTL, and contracted carriers.Engineer freight plans that minimize unit freight cost while meeting customer expectations.Monitor pricing and margins vs. budgets and carrier agreements daily/weekly.Analyze weekly route utilization to maximize revenue per mile.Inventory Optimization (~20%)Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure optimal material usage during production.Participate in OSMI reviews and drive mitigation actions.Apply ABC/XYZ segmentation to strengthen SIOP and materials strategies.Support corporate cycle counting practices to maintain 96%+ accuracy, including executing counts as assigned.What You Bring Education & CertificationsAssociate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, economics, or analytics (required).APICS CSCP or CPIM preferred (not required).Experience & Skills2+ years in production planning within wood or metal product manufacturing.1+ year in logistics coordination, analytics, or administration.Exceptional analytical storytelling; able to communicate detailed plans clearly.Influence without authority across cross-functional leaders.Advanced Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.ERP/MRP subject matter expertise.Proven, data-driven decision making.Core ProficienciesProduction Planning & SchedulingInventory Management & Control