Onsite Logistics Planner
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| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$19 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Wixom, Michigan |
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Job Description
Job Description
Are you a logistics expert who knows how to keep the world moving? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at solving transportation challenges, and have experience with global logistics and international shipping?
APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Wixom, MI looking to add an Onsite Logistics Planner to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to coordinate and optimize global transportation and logistics operations. Keep reading for more details!
What’s in it for you:
- 1st shift opportunity – Monday to Friday from 8am-4:30pm
- Competitive salary ranging from $55,000-$75,000/yr. depending on experience
- Direct Hire position - you'll be hired on directly with our client!
- Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401K
- Paid vacation
What your day will look like:
- Plan and execute transportation requirements across clients global logistics network.
- Partner with EH&S to investigate and resolve incidents involving inbound and outbound shipments, minimizing impacts to service, quality, and operations.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor logistics project plans, schedules, budgets, and timelines.
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support organizational goals.
- Coordinate transportation schedules and execution while managing administrative responsibilities, including shipping documentation and financial inquiries.
- Monitor assigned projects, track progress, and proactively resolve issues or delays.
- Optimize the logistics network through efficient route planning, carrier coordination, and resource utilization.
- Prepare, review, and maintain accurate shipping documentation, including manifests, e-manifests, and Bills of Lading (BOLs).
- Serve as the central point of contact for internal and external customers regarding transportation and logistics inquiries.
- Collaborate with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal teams to define requirements, scope, timelines, and objectives.
- Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve logistics, carrier, and vendor issues.
- Track and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics network efficiency, service, and performance.
- Prepare accurate reports, analyses, and performance updates for upper management.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, including materials held at off-site storage facilities and vendor locations.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
- 5–7 years of logistics experience, preferably in an international or global environment.
- 3–5 years of experience in ocean export operations preferred.
- Proven experience in logistics management, transportation operations, and industry best practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders at all levels.
- Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, government requirements, agency procedures, and compliance standards related to logistics and international trade.
- Strong work ethic with a high level of accountability, organization, and attention to detail.
- Advanced knowledge of global customs systems and trade platforms, including CHIEF, ACE, ENS, and RCRA.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with U.S., U.K., and E.U. customs regulations and international trade requirements.
At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.
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