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Title: Logistics Planner
Department: FlexRack Center

Location: North Jackson, OH

Supervisor: Logistics Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-time, Permanent

Work Status (Hybrid or On-Site): Hybrid

LOGISTICS PLANNER

This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business.

FLEXRACK by Qcells is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries. FLEXRACK by Qcells also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. FLEXRACK by Qcells has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.

SUMMARY

The Logistics Planner is in charge of overseeing inbound and outbound packages for transportation. As a Logistics Planner, your job duties include but are not limited to: communicating with shippers to provide rates, managing large quantities of packages and assisting with various routing tasks. This position reports to the Logistics Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is located in North Jackson, OH and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

·          Coordinating delivery schedules in advance of project deadline.

·          Collecting shipment information from suppliers.

·          Creating bills of lading and forwarding to the supplier.

·          Establishing communication between carriers, suppliers and project sites.

·          Communicating schedules to project sites.

·          Providing project information to carriers; Routing information & Delivery information.

·          Track shipments in route to their destination ensuring any problems that may arise are resolved so as to avoid delays.

·          Assist with project and spot quotes.

·          Dispatch sales orders and receive purchase orders.

·          Prepare customs documents.

·          Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

·          Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·          Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related study

·          5 years experience in logistics planning

·          Experience working in a customer focused role within the shipping industry.

·          Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and will be expected to present information in a clear and concise manner.

·          Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

·          Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.

·          Experience preparing customs documents.

·          Experience creating shipments in web based carrier portals.

·          Experience in parcel shipment software.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·          Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

·          Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

·          Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

·          Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

·          Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

·          Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

·          Travel: up to 10% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

·          Regular professional, office business setting

·          Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

·          Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

·          Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

FLEXRACK by Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by FLEXRACK by Qcells are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, FLEXRACK by Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.