Logistics Planner I

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all freight loads are covered in a timely manner
• Ensure carriers are following company protocols, including safety
• Work with procurement and material teams to create optimal cost and service offerings
• Participate in special projects to drive continuous improvement
• Drive execution by communicating with various internal departments
• Develop and manage key carrier metrics
• Dynamically plan loads while engaging with multiple stakeholders
• Proactively resolve urgent customer situations to product delivery
• Act as the decision maker for transportation issues while during “on call” after hours rotation
• Work with carriers to ensure accuracy of freight bills
• Anticipate and proactively communicate delivery issues to internal customers
• Process all logistics invoices
• Ability to find creative solutions to service issues

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Associate’s degree in business preferred, or related field with equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in logistics operations or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of truck transportation, plant logistics and warehouse operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, Work and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 5% travel may be required