The Shipping Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling outbound shipments to ensure customer orders are delivered on time while maximizing transportation efficiency and warehouse productivity. This position works closely with Planning, Customer Service, Packaging, Inventory Control, Transportation, and Distribution Centers to prioritize shipments, optimize truck utilization, and maintain shipping schedules that support business objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

Shipment Planning

Develop daily and weekly shipping schedules based on customer requirements and production availability.

Prioritize shipments according to customer requested delivery dates and business priorities.

Coordinate shipment releases with Packaging, Warehouse, and Transportation teams.

Monitor shipping backlog and adjust priorities as business conditions change.

Ensure shipments comply with customer routing guides and transportation requirements.

Transportation Coordination

Schedule carriers and arrange transportation according to shipping plans.

Maximize trailer utilization and consolidate shipments whenever possible.

Coordinate with freight carriers regarding pickup appointments and delivery schedules.

Resolve transportation issues affecting shipment performance.

Monitor carrier performance and communicate delays.

Order Management

Review customer orders for shipping readiness.

Verify material availability before releasing shipments.

Coordinate with Planning and Inventory teams to resolve shortages impacting shipments.

Track open orders and ensure timely shipment execution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with

Production Planning

Purchasing

Inventory Control

Packaging

Warehouse Operations

Customer Service

Transportation Providers

Distribution Centers

Participate in daily operational meetings to communicate shipping priorities.

SAP / System Management

Create and manage shipment documents in SAP or ERP systems.

Monitor shipping transactions for accuracy.

Maintain shipment status updates.





Generate shipping reports and performance metrics.

Ensure accurate system data for inventory movements.

Performance Monitoring

Track and report KPIs including:

On-Time Shipment

On-Time Delivery

Truck Utilization

Shipping Schedule Adherence

Freight Cost Performance

Backlog

Premium Freight

Customer Service Level

Daily Shipping Volume

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve shipping processes.

Support Lean initiatives.

Assist in reducing transportation costs.

Improve warehouse throughput and shipping efficiency.

Participate in root cause analysis for shipping delays.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Industrial Engineering

Business Administration

Related field

(Equivalent experience may be considered.)

Experience

2–5 years in Shipping, Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Planning preferred

Manufacturing or Distribution Center experience preferred.

Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments is a plus.

Technical Skills

SAP (Shipping, Delivery, Transportation modules preferred)

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferred

Data analysis and reporting

Required Competencies

Planning and organization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Customer focus

Communication skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritization

Adaptability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-Time Shipment (%)

On-Time Delivery (%)

Shipping Schedule Adherence (%)

Truck Fill Rate (%)

Trailer Utilization (%)

Freight Cost per Shipment

Premium Freight Cost





Customer Service Level

Shipping Backlog

Daily Shipping Volume

Order Cycle Time

Working Conditions

Manufacturing or Distribution Center environment.

Frequent interaction with warehouse personnel and transportation providers.

May require occasional overtime to support operational requirements.

Fast-paced environment with multiple daily priorities.

Success Factors A successful Shipping Planner consistently:

Ensures customer orders ship on time.

Balances customer priorities with operational capacity.

Optimizes transportation utilization and reduces freight costs.

Maintains accurate shipment schedules and ERP data.

Communicates proactively across departments.

Quickly responds to changes in production, inventory, or customer demand.

Uses data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement in shipping performance.

Tasks and Qualifications

What We Offer

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

General Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic

Chart your path! Whether you are an engineer, customer service agent, supply chain expert, or salesperson, Dematic has a role for you.

Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic

Chart your path! Whether you are an engineer, customer service agent, supply chain expert, or salesperson, Dematic has a role for you.

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