Transportation Planner 1 presso Daikin Comfort Technologies (Daikin TX Technology Park)

Position Responsibilities 

May include:

• Coordinate/communicate changes to the daily transportation activities as needed to Manager.
• Maintain performance metrics weekly for assigned factories.
• Maintains/Monitors the IB schedule for assigned factories.
• Maintains/Monitors carrier rates within Trax for up-to-date rates.
• When required, arrange International shipments that require crating of product and provide completed International form from information gathered from buyer to International team to schedule with Broker.
• Books other loads coming from Mexico and other countries, as needed.
• Upon requests, book trucks to move equipment from factory to factory or factory to vendor. Referred as Non-Production moves and booked to appropriate GL code provided by requester.
• Work with Logistics Department to provide support for daily operations team.
• Work with branches/dealers to move finished goods from facility to facility per the direction of Order Services team.
• Update the WMS (warehouse management system) and TMS (transportation management system) with Carrier detail and cross-trained in YMS (yard management system) job function as well per freight routing matrix.

 Nature & Scope

• Possesses a broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
• Has no discretion to deviate from established procedures by performing structured work assignments.
• Work is closely supervised.
• Problems faced are not typically difficult nor complex.
• Explains facts, policies, and practices related to job area.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with regularly shifting priorities.
• Well-organized and a stickler for details and process.
• Exceptional communication skills: diplomatic, professional, resourceful, helpful, patient, and friendly.
• Ability to work with little assistance of a lead, manager, or director.
• Advanced transportation skills.
• Excellent geography skills.
• PKMS-MINCRON or MAPICS experience preferred.
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job.

Experience:

2+ years in a Logistics/Transportation related environment.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Some lifting (up to 20 lbs.).
• Long hours on a computer & typing with a keyboard.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and/or walking.

Reports To
Transportation Manager

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.