About This Role
The Shipping Planner is responsible for managing daily shipping activities, developing load plans, and coordinating with various teams and external partners to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods. This role suits an organized individual who can monitor schedules, resolve shipping issues, and optimize trailer utilization.
Responsibilities
- Follow all International Paper safety policies, procedures, and practices
- Complete daily shipping activities, including reviewing aged shipments, monitoring trailer assignments, investigating missing units, and processing Bills of Lading (BOLs)
- Develop load plans and organize stops to maximize trailer cube utilization
- Monitor production schedules and adjust daily shipment plans as needed
- Work with checker/loaders (forklift drivers) and clerks regarding load priorities and loading schedules
- Communicate customer requirements and shipment needs with the Customer Service team
- Schedule delivery appointments with customers via phone
- Ensure all due orders are shipped or appropriately communicated when delays occur
- Communicate directly with customers to resolve shipping related issues
- Coordinate with outside carriers or couriers when the contracted carrier is unable to support a shipment
- Monitor and manage next day load requirements, making adjustments as necessary
- Record, load plan, and communicate warehouse releases, including trailer assignments, with third-party warehouses
- Provide backup support for the Shipping Supervisor as needed
- Attend daily, monthly, quarterly, and other required meetings
- Prioritize expedited ("hot") loads and communicate issues to all affected personnel
- Create, maintain, and distribute daily load lists to carriers and plant personnel
- Create, manage, and dispatch local drivers for both AM and PM operations
- Document all special shipping instructions on the shipping board and record relevant comments in Witron for visibility in IRF
- Complete clerical and administrative duties as assigned
- Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce overall facility freight costs while maintaining excellent customer service
- Coordinate daily outbound releases with third-party warehouses based on shipment priorities
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
