Logistics Planner - Remote
Remote Logistics Planner II Marysville, OH A Global Manufacturer is looking for a Logistics Planner II to join their team. Position Summary This is a Remote Work position, the selected candidate may reside and perform work in any of the following states; Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas or Florida. No relocation benefit will be offered for this position. The Logistics Planner II, of the Warehouse Planning Department (WPD) is dedicated to supporting the project management activities related to facility expansions, new construction and relocation of warehouses for facilities located in Canada, United States and Mexico. This also includes setting project management standards, supporting adherence to corporate policies, procedures & regulations. Periodic travel to warehouse locations is required. RESPONSIBILITES: • Conduct cost studies and space analysis for 5 year warehouse forecast. • Create/process benchmark information -Use existing or create new analysis tools as necessary. • Work with external consultants as required • Create and coordinate project teams. Support with preparation of project scope, budget and approvals • Lead project management meetings with related departments -Set meeting standards -Conduct weekly/monthly Project Management meetings with developers and contractors -Provide weekly & monthly status updates to executive management • Support with budgetary recommendation and funding approval requests for assigned projects -Present to approval committee for review • Create, review and develop process control, lease and RFQ documents -Keep in accordance to Corporate Policy, procedures and regulations • Prepare and present Logistics meeting material every month. • Review Legal Documents and provide feedback on modifications required. • Use Best Practices (Kaizen) to optimize delivery of project activities. • Review Construction documents, architectural drawings, and provide feedback throughout life of project • On site assessments of proposed locations as based on market survey/request REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. • Minimum of 5 years in warehouse management or logistics, with experience in construction project management. • Strong leadership and organizational skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities • Knowledge of safety standards and compliance regulations • Relevant certifications in logistics or construction engineering are a plus. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, Smartsheets and CAD or similar programs • Software development knowledge as it relates to Warehouse Management Systems • Ability to travel Notes • Warehouse Planning & Logistics: experience managing warehouses, planning/launching new warehouses, optimizing current warehouses. • Project Management: Ability to bring multiple teams and departments together to achieve goal • Time management & negotiation skills • Software Development: ability /knowledge to help develop our internal warehouse planning & optimization of current tools using software development expertise. • Travel to all locations including Mexico & Canada, possibly visiting each location once a year About CTI: Compass Tech International (CTI) is dedicated to providing the highest quality Staffing, Recruiting and Managed Services to our customers nationwide, to create greater efficiencies, better results and effective communications to improve their talent access and worker effectiveness while finding solutions for workflow and process improvement. Talk today to your Compass Tech recruiter. If the immediate job opportunities from our 100+ active client companies is not readily apparent, CTI’s team will stick with you to find the right opportunity, or guide you to improve your process to find success. And via that, a brighter career path. Company DescriptionAbout CTI: Compass Tech International (CTI) is dedicated to providing the highest quality Staffing, Recruiting and Managed Services to our customers nationwide, to create greater efficiencies, better results and effective communications to improve their talent access and worker effectiveness while finding solutions for workflow and process improvement. Talk today to your Compass Tech recruiter. If the immediate job opportunities from our 100+ active client companies is not readily apparent, CTI’s team will stick with you to find the right opportunity, or guide you to improve your process to find success. And via that, a brighter career path. Apply tot his job