Mckinley Paper Company Master

Job Description Summary;

The role of Logistics Planner will support the execution of McKinley Paper Logistics strategy. This role is full on and fast paced within a team environment, it is a varied and rewarding job with duties ranging from data entry to documenting logistics calls, requiring high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts job responsibilities with a mindset and culture of Safety First
• Analyzes and Organizes the finished goods warehouse(s)
• Will organize domestic and International shipments to provide high performance levels, monitor deliveries, assist carriers in resolving issues and communicate to appropriate parties, as necessary.
• Responsible for monitoring deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining accurate logs of all transportation and goods
• Sets up and coordinates all shipping and traffic requirements to place product at delivery point in accordance with the terms and conditions of the prevailing sales agreement
• Coordinate with Production Group to maximize JIT shipments
• Special projects as assigned by the Logistics Manager

Key Attributes:

• Must be organized and logical, willing to adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures
• Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast paced and pressured environment, communicating effectively with both colleagues and clients and following verbal and written instructions
• Offers solutions to assigned customer accounts by providing services based upon specific customer/company service identified standards
• Interfaces with rail, transportation vendors, sales and customer service
• Understanding of integrated systems
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners
• Able to access and prioritize business requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of end to end supply chain business processes
• A working knowledge of logistics coordination and order processing
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi task

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, supply chain or a related field preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5 + years’ experience in Manufacturing/Warehouse/Transportation/Logistics/etc.
• Strong PC skills to include Microsoft Office suite WINDOW, WORD, EXCEL, plus 10-key

Work Conditions:

• Primarily works in an office setting
• May have exposure to outdoor elements when traveling between facilities
• May have exposure to Industrial/manufacturing equipment
• May have exposure to loud noise
• Will be required to rotate for weekend coverage