Logistics Planner

Are you a Logistics Planner looking to join one of the top companies in the Oil and gas industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience with OTM (transportation management system)?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Houston, TX. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The scope and responsibilities of the role are to execute and optimize transport, considering cost, service (lead time requirements), and other planning parameters
• Utilizes various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning, and scheduling; understands different planning techniques, including load planning tools.
• Prepares and updates the weekly logistics schedule to ensure on-time deliveries to customers' locations. Coordinates product pick-up with suppliers.
• Track and trace cargo in transit until POD.
• Communicates shipment status to Logistics, Product lines, and Sales organizations as needed.
• Works closely with transport service providers to ensure efficient and effective process execution, assists in obtaining necessary transport permits and codes, and prepares proper transportation paperwork.
• Supports the development and implementation of improved logistics processes and systems
• Interact with the Customer Service team for optimum load selection and communicate any potential issues affecting pickup and delivery.
• Establish route guidance and work on rationalization of carriers.
• Work with sourcing on pricing for high-volume lanes
• Receive and audit freight invoices
• Monitor carriers' scorecards
• Proactively engage internal and external customers to address concerns and complaints when linked with poor performance either in terms of schedule or quality of customer service, condition of equipment
• Understand how business and market are evolving to ensure that logistics routing solutions effectively (time/cost) are supporting customer needs
• Manage freight claims.
• Coordinate last-mile deliveries for air freight and ocean shipments.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $26.00/ hr

Hours: 40 hrs / Week

Length: Temporary (6 months)

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of sea/air export experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience with OTM (transportation management system).
• Minimum 1 year of freight forwarder and large volume/warehouse type experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced desktop computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in production scheduling, distribution, materials, and inventory planning.
• Experience in freight settlement.
• Experience in working with advanced TMS platforms and JDE.
• Hazmat Certification.
• Local transport market knowledge, including equipment, port, airport operations, and relevant restrictions, regulations, and legislation.
• Carrier operating model knowledge.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple time-sensitive tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency.
• Team player with flexibility in working different shifts.
• Worked in the oil /gas/manufacturing industry

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.