Logistics Planner

About the position

Linde is seeking a qualified Logistics Planner who will be responsible for distribution planning, system planning, and execution of these plans. The role requires initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work within a team environment to ensure supply reliability and compliance with quality assurance and safety goals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for distribution planning, system planning, and execution of plans.
• Manage bulk gas inventories at Linde customers and utilize computer-aided planning tools.
• Develop a daily distribution schedule ensuring 100% supply reliability at the lowest cost.
• Notify management of situations affecting customer supply and seek additional resources if needed.
• Ensure all deliveries comply with Linde's Quality Assurance program and regulatory programs.
• Support Linde's safety goals in all planning activities.
• Handle incoming calls from customers and drivers, taking appropriate actions.
• Monitor DriverChat messages from drivers and respond accordingly.
• Book drivers on tours in accordance with contractual agreements and DOT regulations.
• Review daily vehicle/driver resources to manage current demand.
• Adjust operational plans based on scheduled outages, customer demand, and resource status.
• Interact with drivers and driver supervisors on logistics matters and author Fleet Effectiveness reports.
• Identify and modify inaccuracies in Praxair's Advanced Logistics System (PALS).

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year experience planning in a busy Logistics department or service industry.
• 2 Year college degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience, or Military experience.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift initially, with potential to move to 1st shift based on experience.
• Preferred degree in Logistics or supply chain management.
• 2 years' work experience managing competing priorities and problem solving in a high-volume environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a logistics or supply chain management role.
• Familiarity with computer-aided planning tools.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance