Logistics Planner - Irving, TX

Logistics PlannerThe selected candidate will report to the Planning Supervisor. This person will be responsible for scheduling 2000-2500 monthly deliveries of liquid nitrogen, oxygen and argon in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, while ensuring the highest level of safety and customer service. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to determining customer delivery requirements, record tank readings, ensure forecast accuracy, assess driver/equipment availability, resolve conflicts with scheduling issues, communicate with drivers, terminal managers, plant operators, sales staff, and review daily plant inventory and production rates to determine product availability. Our customers include hospitals, electronics companies, government agencies, refinery plants, cylinder fill plants, welding companies, and food processing companies. Required skills: The selected candidate must be able to work well both independently and as part of a group in a fast-paced environment. This person must possess excellent communication and analytical skills as well as be computer literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. A college degree and/or previous call center experience in a related field are preferred but not required. Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service and regulations is preferred but not required. Essential functions include routing tractors and trailers, managing inventories, customer service, high phone call volume, and performing other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications: Work experience: 1-3 years logistics planning/routing preferred. Knowledge, skills and abilities: DOT Hours of Service/Regulations, routing/planning, high call volume. Physical demands/working conditions: Physical demands category: stationary position - frequently stationary position/seated - constantly. Communicate/talking - frequently. Communicate/hearing - frequently. Travel requirements: no anticipated travel required. The company is an equal opportunity employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.