Logistics Planner

RRD provides marketing, packaging, print, and business services to the world’s most respected brands. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics, and expertise fuel organizational decision-making from strategy through execution, delivering sustainable solutions with the lowest possible environmental impact. Global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.

RRD is looking for a Logistics Planner to join our Team! 

The ideal candidate will establish and optimize transportation load plans for customers and carriers, plan and ensure efficiency with customer orders and process shipments in the most cost effective manner while meeting customer delivery expectations. He/She will ensure efficient distribution of products to internal and external users, in a manner consistent with RRD's goals and objectives.

Responsibilities 

Logistic Support:

• Establish and optimize transportation plans for customers.
• Examine Transportation Orders for errors and conformance to specifications, resolve queries and crosscheck all Transportation Orders with original charts.
• Develop efficient transportation plans for freight consolidation using OTM Software.
• Analyze orders and build shipments to optimize freight cost.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain communication with Operational Leaders and Customer Service team and Carrier Relations team regarding load planning and scheduling constraints.
• Manage relationship with carriers and provide performance and cost feedback with intent to improve relationship.
• Provide after-hours and weekend assistance as necessary.

Communication/Other:

• Communicate effectively with involved parties (Manufacturing/Scheduling/Shipping/Carriers/Consignees).
• Attend/facilitate weekly scheduled meeting with the Transportation Team.

• Minimum - High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Preferred - 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in logistics, supply chain or business-related field is preferred
• At least 1 year of logistics work experience.
• Experience with Oracle Transportation Management or similar transportation management system
• Experience in transportation routing, scheduling, dispatching and load planning.
• Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines and agility handle last minute changes.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Drive.
• Effective interpersonal skills with branch counterparts.
• Good analytical skills.
• Strong basic math ability, basic geographic knowledge, ability to multitask, strong organization/follow-up skills, effective written & verbal communication.

RRD's current salary range for this role is $55,700 to $83,600/ year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.