Planner / Dispatch

Title: Planner I
Pay Rate: $18.00/hr (contract)
Shift: 5:30am-1:30pm - schedules are subject to change with business need
Location: Tampa, FL 33610

DESCRIPTION:
The Planner position is available to support a variety of functions, including sales support, equipment, vending and distribution. Previous experience in delivery, logistic/planning support and supply chain optimization helps minimize the learning curve.

While the tools and area of specialization varies based on the function the Planner serves, the general responsibilities include:

• Planning and dispatching in an accurate and timely basis to meet established metrics.
• Working with management teams to ensure that scheduling, routing and service are optimized and efficient.
• Using software and tools to identify the lowest cost solution based on need.
• Continuously improving our dataset in an effort to optimize our model and service.
• Providing daily communication to management on labor and equipment needs.

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Planning & prioritization: Determine the necessary sequence of activities and the efficient level of resources required to achieve both short and long term goals.
• Problem solving: Evaluate a problematic situation and create a resolution based on planning and reasoning. Use logic, judgment, and data to drive decisions.
• Customer focused: Demonstrates a commitment to service which leads to satisfaction for both internal and external customers.
• Teamwork: Able to work as part of a multifunctional team to meet desired business goals.
• Relationship management: Establishes rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Analytical skills: Visualizes, articulates, and solves both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and make decisions that make sense based on all available information.
• Aptitude for technology: Quickly learn and apply knowledge, skills, and judgment by assessing and translating information technology into responsive and effective planning solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) required.
• Preferred experience with ERP systems such as SAP, ORACLE or JDE.
• High School Diploma required
• Bachelors a plus
• 0-1 years of planning and analytical experience
• 1-3 years of work experience
• Solid working experience in Microsoft Excel

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location