Harvest Logistics Planner

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 50120 - 88245

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position is part of the Mississippi Alabama Region of the Southern Timberlands business and will report to the Region Transportation Manager. The role is located in Columbus MS. As a Harvest Logistics Planner your focus is identifying and implementing the best and most cost-effective method to transport logs.

Key Functions:

Schedule the transport of raw materials via contract haulers
Data tracking and retention
Maintain a constant vigilance of the loggers needs drivers whereabouts and availability of trucks and truck drivers which is essential to make the most efficient use of available trucks
Maintain daily communication with contract truck managers drivers wood flow managers harvest managers and marketing representatives
Work in a fast-paced environment to adjust schedules on the fly in order to meet system changes
Utilization of logistics computer software/model daily TMW Software

A bachelors degree in forestry or a related field or equivalent experience
Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals
Proven commitment to safety with knowledge of safety processes
Ability and willingness to work both independently and as a team member
Ability to effectively communicate using telephone office supplies and equipment
Basic understanding of GPS software
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Willingness and ability to be adaptable to frequent change while multi-tasking in fast paced environment
General understanding of logging trucking and transportation activities
General knowledge of operating area and map reading
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work holidays and weekends as needed
Ability to work after hours as needed

Preferred Requirement: a degree coupled with 2 years of relevant logistics experience

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program and we are targeting a salary range of $50120-$88245 based on your level of skills qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program which offers a cash bonus targeting 5%of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan which includes medical dental vision short and long-term disability and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism sponsor a host of diversity networks promote mentoring and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of addition after being employed for six months eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. Were serious about safety driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs while also providingrecreation wildlife habitat and other important ecosystem benefits.

For more than a century weve been taking care of forests to make life better.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join stay and thrive with our team.