We are currently looking for two (2) Order Planners to support our Contract Logistics business at our Milton distribution center.
Your Role
The position is accountable for maintaining excellent service levels for our internal and external customers through accurate data entry, continuous process improvement and the prompt resolution of issues.
Your Responsibilities
Review incoming orders every 15 minutes and release
Allocate orders to ensure healthy workflow to allow productivity targets are to be met
Investigate orders that do not flow as designed by the system and help resolve
Review order details and set priority for urgent orders and customer requests
Review emails and action items related to order flow
Generate status report for operational team indicating if targets are being met
Identify roadblocks and help clear to ensure operations flows accordingly
Handle customer requests and follow up with the customers via email
Communicate with clients on problems that they can support to resolve
Data entry and reporting in excel
Administrative duties, such as filing
Escalate issues to Supervisors and Team Leads
Pursue continuous improvement initiatives to drive increased productivity and service levels
Comply with GMP requirements as applicable
Promotes safe work environment and support HSE policies
Availability to work periodic overtime and a variety of shifts in order to meet the requirements of the operation
Other duties as assigned
Your Skills and Experiences
2+ years' experience working in a Warehouse/Distribution Centre
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines
Strong attention to detail and safety regulations within the business unit
Intermediate knowledge of the Warehouse Management System and proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new software
Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook)
Ability to handle multiple priorities and capability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision based on internal and external customer requirements
Customer service skills and ability to coordinate with carriers on behalf of customers and resolve issues as applicable
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.