Logistics Planner

Logistics Planner Roles & Responsibilities (Expanded) 1. Logistics Planning & Coordination * Create daily, weekly, and monthly logistics plans. * Plan inbound and outbound shipment schedules. * Coordinate delivery activities with suppliers, customers, warehouses, and transport providers. * Allocate transportation resources based on shipment requirements. * Monitor shipment capacity and optimize loading plans. * Prepare contingency plans for delays, shortages, or disruptions. * Ensure smooth movement of goods from origin to destination. 2. Transportation Management * Arrange trucks, vans, containers, and freight services. * Coordinate with local transport companies and freight forwarders. * Plan delivery routes to reduce travel time and fuel costs. * Monitor vehicle utilization and delivery performance. * Track driver schedules and delivery status. * Handle urgent delivery arrangements. * Review transportation costs and identify savings opportunities. 3. Warehouse Coordination * Coordinate warehouse receiving and dispatch activities. * Plan stock movement between locations. * Support warehouse space planning. * Monitor inventory availability for customer orders. * Coordinate picking, packing, and shipment preparation. * Work with warehouse teams to resolve operational issues. * Ensure proper handling and storage of goods. 4. Inventory Management * Monitor inventory levels and stock movements. * Maintain inventory accuracy. * Perform stock reconciliation. * Support cycle count activities. * Identify slow-moving and excess inventory. * Coordinate replenishment activities. * Prevent stock shortages and overstock situations. 5. Order Management * Process customer orders and delivery requirements. * Verify order details before shipment. * Prioritize urgent and critical orders. * Monitor order fulfillment progress. * Ensure delivery commitments are achieved. * Handle order changes and customer requests. * Update customers on shipment status. 6. Import & Export Operations * Prepare and verify shipping documents. * Coordinate import/export shipments. * Support customs clearance activities. * Check commercial invoices, packing lists, and permits. * Work with freight forwarders and customs agents. * Ensure compliance with Singapore trade regulations. * Monitor shipment clearance status. 7. Freight Forwarding Activities * Coordinate air freight and sea freight shipments. * Compare freight quotations from logistics providers. * Arrange booking with carriers. * Monitor transit schedules. * Resolve freight-related issues. * Manage international shipment documentation. * Support Incoterms compliance. 8. Supplier & Vendor Management * Communicate with suppliers regarding shipment readiness. * Follow up on delivery commitments. * Monitor supplier performance. * Escalate delays and supply issues. * Maintain good relationships with logistics partners. * Evaluate vendor service quality. 9. Customer Service Support * Respond to customer delivery inquiries. * Provide shipment updates. * Resolve delivery complaints. * Maintain service-level agreement (SLA) performance. * Coordinate special customer requirements. * Support key account logistics operations. 10. Data Analysis & Reporting * Prepare logistics performance reports. * Track KPIs such as: * On-Time Delivery (OTD) * Order Accuracy * Freight Cost * Inventory Accuracy * Delivery Lead Time * Analyze logistics trends. * Identify improvement opportunities. * Create reports using Excel, Power BI, SAP, or ERP systems. 11. ERP / System Management * Update shipment information in ERP systems. * Maintain accurate logistics records. * Generate delivery orders and reports. * Use SAP, Oracle, WMS, TMS, or inventory systems. * Monitor system transactions. * Support system improvement projects. 12. Cost Control * Monitor logistics expenses. * Analyze freight charges. * Reduce transportation costs. * Optimize shipment consolidation. * Support logistics budgeting. * Review supplier quotations. * Identify cost-saving opportunities. 13. Quality & Compliance * Follow company logistics procedures. * Ensure proper documentation control. * Maintain safety standards. * Support audits and compliance checks. * Ensure compliance with ISO, GDP, or industry requirements where applicable. * Reduce shipment errors and damages. 14. Problem Solving & Escalation * Investigate delayed shipments. * Resolve inventory discrepancies. * Handle delivery failures. * Coordinate recovery actions. * Perform root cause analys…