Production Planner (2nd Shift) Monday-Friday at CJ Logistics America

Position Overview:

The Production Planner is a critical thinking position responsible for monitoring the daily work assignment queue, analyzing status, and making adjustments as needed to ensure on time and accurate receiving, picking and shipping across multiple warehouses.

Production Planner: (2nd Shift 2pm-10pm)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor work assignments at multiple warehouses by going into work queue and adjusting task priorities up or down to prioritize assignments
• Manage product allocation for outbound orders to promote on-time shipping, while balancing inventory availability and operational workflow.
• Coordinate and allocate trailer moves with yard spotter from yard to door and door to yard
• Effectively communicate to warehouse leadership remotely
• Follow up on late orders, product availability, carrier rescheduling
• Evaluate demand against open orders
• Investigate product shorts to promote healthy fill rate ratios
• Maintain inbound and outbound schedules for multiple warehouses
• Process and schedule all carrier appointments
• Maintain door accuracy and yard report for trailer inventory
• Provide a strong level of customer service to internal and external customers
• Act as the primary point of escalation for internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree – Preferred
• PC Experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous warehouse management systems (WMS) experience, preferably Blue Yonder
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail oriented, analytical and good problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate in a team environment

Pay, Benefits and More:        

• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and MORE!
• Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
• Open-door work environment
• High-Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
• Opportunities for advancement!   

CJ Logistics About Statement:  

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.  

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.