Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas
Posted: 11-Feb-26
Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Internal Number: 2601490
Position Summary:
This role supports development of the logistics design plan for customer inbound supply chain network. The Logistics Planner creates instruction for internal groups and the customer?s providers to implement the logistics plan. Identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings, undertakes the necessary analysis, and effectively proposes change to the customer.
Shift: Monday to Friday - Day Shift - Must have flexibility to support the business as required.
Job Responsibilities:
-Develops all day-to-day route design deliverables for the customer to conform with internal policies and prevailing regulations
-Supports the coordination of the logistics systems implementation with the customer, customer?s suppliers, transportation suppliers and Penske team members
-Develops and maintains cross-dock logistics tools and services
-Provides data/information for management reporting on departmental performance
-Utilizes customer?s electronic data order interchange
-Provides input into management reporting in support of data-driven decisions
-Other projects as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
-High School diploma or GED equivalent required
-Two year degree / certificate in Supply Chain Management preferred
-Previous experience in transportation / third party logistics discipline required
-Exercise great attention to detail
-Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Inter / Intranet use
-Strong problem solving and organization skills required
-Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others in a team environment
-Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
-Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are required
Physical Requirements:
-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain
Job Family: Operations
Address: 2481 Kingsway Dr Ste 100
Primary Location: CA-ON-Kitchener
Employer: Penske Logistics Canada Ltd.
Req ID: 2601490