Planner Logistics

The Logistics Planner requires working in collaboration with cross-functional internal and external teams to resolve issues and identify process improvements. You will work in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement is celebrated. Strong, fact-based communication skills, team focus, and passion for results with minimal supervision are necessary to be successful in this role. This will be achieved through having the knowledge and understanding of expectations, consistent adherence to standards and attention to detail. The position is Sunday- Thursday, 4:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Role and Activity

• Efficiently plan, tender, and schedule the distribution of products using the JDE / or other TM system.


• Daily interaction with cross-functional areas including customer service, carriers, facilities, and deployment.


• Take initiative and make decisions independently weighing customer needs/facility requirements/carrier capacity and escalating as appropriate.


• Utilize JDE TM system and published route guides while balancing service and costs.


• Maintain the daily communication to all affected parties (DGIC, Vendors, Customers, etc). Represent a critical “face” to these same groups and will maintain a proper professional approach in all interactions (face to face; phone, e-mail, meetings, etc.)


• Pursue Continuous Process Improvement on a regular basis.


• Builds strong working relationships with internal and external customers. This includes the Customer, Carrier, Facilities, Supply Chain and Shared Services.


• Daily communication on exceptions, changes to the facility\transport environment, problem resolution and of equipment\service needs. Provide input to resolve capacity and service needs; opportunities to make changes to route guides, commitments and plans.


• Continuous education pursued on the Transportation Management System.


• Other duties as assign: includes meetings, projects, travel, training and other necessary tasks to support adding the most value to DGIC.


• Ensure you walk the talk always using the looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen


• Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees

MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
• Work to optimize warehouse and deployment schedules, carrier equipment, mode, and lane costs
• Work to optimize RDC dock and yard daily schedules while regulating activity to meet demand
• Improve customer on time delivery and carrier performance
• Resolve conflicts / discrepancies positively and professionally
• Effective collaboration with the team and other shifts

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Transportation and lane cost targets
• Completion of the required performance standards
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Cross functional collaboration and teamwork
• Effective communication electronic and F2F.

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES:
Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.
We Take Ownership
Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste
We Do What Is Right
Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies
We Seek to Improve
Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
Learn from both successes and failures
We Are Better Together
Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
Treat everyone with fairness and respect

Work Environment:

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $68,000-$70,000 a year. 

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.