Logistics Planner II

Job Description

Logistics Planner II - 1st Shift

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide…

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. 

Your Role On Our Team

The Logistics Planner II is responsible for planning, prioritizing, and expediting production schedules while considering customer demand, product mix, and plant capacity that ensures on-time delivery to our customers both internally and externally. Due to the nature of this position, interaction with all departments throughout the organization is common. This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Develop and plan production schedules for all incoming and outgoing containers based on equipment, labor, priority and inventory availability within Building E (this includes door assignments and location of where the product will be stored)
• Work closely with all receiving clerks to ensure proper completion of open tasks and requests
• Audit all variances for incoming receipts
• Maintain all transfer, shuttle, and receiving documentation
• Responsible for systemic and physical tracking of equipment, product, yard capacity, and personnel (yard drivers)
• Communicate and collaborate with various operations and manufacturing departments to ensure timely release and completion of material requests
• Actively participate in daily or weekly production meetings to review priorities, capacity constraints, and discuss current/future production requirements or project initiatives
• Responsible for efficient and accurate movement of product to maintain inventory integrity within all sites
• Responsible for overall organization and cleaning of area
• Achieve targeted cycle time metrics as established by the business
• Other duties as required and assigned
  
  

The TOOLS You’ll Bring With You

• Requires education equivalent to four years of high school; two-year degree preferred
• Ability to skillfully navigate in ERP system
• Basic knowledge of WMS, preferably High Jump
• Must have 5 years direct or indirect experience in a distribution center scheduling role
• Strong organizational skills and stellar attention to detail are essential
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Working knowledge in MS Office
  
  

Working Conditions: 

Manufacturing

Physical Demands

The physical and weightlifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.