Supply Chain Planner

We are now hiring a Supply Chain Planner to join the team at our Covington, KY warehouse! Located at 4101 Winston Ave., Covington, KY 41015. If you're looking for long-term employment with a company you can grow with, this is the position for you!
Looking for someone who can assess our company's Supply Chain and assist in developing short- and long-term plans for improvement, as well as troubleshoot failures in the chain and respond accordingly.

Must pass a drug screen and a criminal background check prior to employment.

Pay: $22 / hour

Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Job Overview:

• Look at the current process of the Supply Chain to plan improvements for cutting costs, controlling and replenishing inventory, and shipping product.
• Ensure all deliverables are readily available, delivered on time/in a cost-efficient manner, and that plans align with demand and supply.
• Troubleshoot failures in the chain and respond effectively to unforeseen events.
• Collaborate with the operations team and leadership to improve customer service and operational efficiency through data analysis and problem solving.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide efficient, courteous customer service through a variety of formats.
• Resolve routine customer questions and complaints.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, warehouses, and other departments.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with other shifts, managers, and any other departments. Be responsive and timely in requests for information.
• Create processes and methods to gather Supply Chain data. Develop server queries to provide data to management for decision making needs.
• Plan and implement Supply Chain optimization projects.
• Manage Quality and Inventory investigations as well as communications between customers and relevant Keller teams.
• Collaborate with IT professionals to implement effective systems and troubleshoot processes.
• Track KPI’s and report on warehousing performance.
• Lead and participate in Accident Investigation and Corrective Actions by providing systematic solutions.
• Build and develop the customer relationship with the goal of growing a profitable long-term relationship.
• Strategic planning of all distribution services including receiving, storing, shipping and handling to achieve high level of accuracy, efficiency and avoidance of claims, through the development of operational standards.
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement objectives set forth by the company. Analyze data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvements.
• Coordinate the setup of new item numbers and BOMs in our WMS, and make changes as needed.
• Supervise the Quality and Inventory teams, and ensure their work is being performed efficiently and accurately.
• Review automated SCI reports and look for opportunities to improve them.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices and other Supply Chain processes.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without direct supervision.
• Ability to foster a cooperative environment and communicate effectively with all levels of the business.
• Skilled in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to analyze processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long rage goals.
• Ability to stoop, push, pull, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

Additional Qualifications and Experience:

• BS/BA in Logistics, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
• WMS and handheld scanner experience.
• Experience in data mining, analysis, and reporting.
• Willingness to travel on an infrequent basis.
• Must obtain Industrial Truck Certification through in house training.
• Willingness to work overtime weekends and holidays as requested by manager.
• PPE as required by each facility – refer to handbook for specific requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.

TEXT “JOBS” to (419) 909-3214 to apply or visit our careers page at www.kellerlogistics.com/careers

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Our employees are empowered and trusted as experts in their field of work. We value transparency and encourage our staff to be their best through our culture of “Responsive, Resourceful, Reliable People in Logistics”. We value team work, collaboration and respectful interactions with each other. Our people hold themselves accountable for a job well done, with high standards of integrity. We look for ways to continually improve our processes to make us more efficient for ourselves and our clients. Finally, we value safety among all else. Time is money, but life is priceless!

Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. We got our start in 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking and have since evolved into four affiliate companies: Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions and Keller Industrial Properties.

Inc. 5000 named us among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, we have consistently been named a Top 3PL by Food Logistics magazine, and the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized us numerous times on their list of Best Fleets to Drive For.