Outbound Planner

Sandvik$82K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Order processing, Distribution, Supply Chain and Customer Service
  • Experience managing customer accounts, both internal and external
  • Good working knowledge of International Trade and Freight processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Exposure to Aurora, DI, and PowerBi is a plus
  • Experience interacting with Logistics Service Providers

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily release and processing of customer orders
  • Review suspended orders and resolve issues
  • Work closely with Inventory, Warehouse, and Freight teams
  • Interface with Order Desk and Customer Service for enhanced customer relations
  • Resolve order issues like incorrect addresses and shipping instructions
  • Review and resolve aging orders and allocation problems
  • Track and expedite orders for timely resolutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
We are currently looking for an Outbound Planner working out of either Romeoville, Illinois, or Elko, Nevada.

The Outbound Planner manages all activities for the customer. This includes customer order flow, and all other issues and requests from the Sales Area. The role is also the customer facing role for the frontline regions and is responsible for customer analysis and performance.

What you will do:

Order processing:
  • Daily release of customer orders and include the management of auto, mass and manual release orders.
  • Daily review of suspended orders.
  • Execute the cancellation of orders based on customer requests, superseded items, etc.
  • Work actively with Inventory, Warehouse, and Freight teams to ensure an efficient flow of customer orders within the Core Network
  • Interface with Order Desk, Customer Services Centers, and front line Sales Staff to ensure expected customer service.
  • Monitoring of Outstanding Sales Orders in the interface between Logistics Operations and the Sales Area.
  • Resolve order issues like incorrect addresses, shipping instructions, etc.


Aging management:
  • Resolve any allocation problems on a daily basis, specifically suspended orders or cycle count problems.
  • Daily review and resolution of outstanding orders where source change has to be done, where it is linked to PO or DRP, or where an order needs to be placed.
  • Weekly review of "Hold till complete" orders, where inventory has become available or where new PO or DRP has to be created.


Logistics Process and Support (LPS):
  • Review and resolve LPS tickets relating to expediting orders, shipment discrepancy etc. on a daily basis.
  • Review Unit Down Orders and expedite accordingly on a daily basis.
  • Tracking of all LPS for timely and quality resolution.


General:
  • Daily resolution of Sales orders that did not generate Purchase Orders in System 21.
  • Quarterly review and maintenance of Customer Masters
  • Weekly communication with internal/external customers regarding progress on all open orders.


Your Profile:
  • Bachelors' Degree
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Order processing, Distribution, Supply Chain and Customer Service
  • Experience managing internal and/or external customer accounts
  • Good working knowledge of International Trade and Freight process.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Prior exposure to Aurora, DI, and PowerBi is an advantage.
  • Experience in interacting with Logistics Service Providers.
  • Experience with a Transport Management System desirable.


Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $82,000-$95,000 for roles based in Romeoville, IL. For positions located in Elko, NV or Remote, compensation will be determined based on the applicable regional salary range. Final compensation will be based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at http://www.sandvik.com/careers

About Sandvik

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