Load Planning Specialist - Chemtrade

Position: Load Planning Specialist

Primary Location: Home-Based, West Coast (Mountain/Pacific Time Zones) 

Reports To: Load Planning Manager

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 + bonus + benefits.

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.   The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position.   Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.   More specific salary range for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives

Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.

The Load Planning Specialist has a key role in the Logistics Operations team supporting plant sites in the Water Chemicals Business. This role is responsible for the movement of finished goods from the operating plant to the customer and includes movement of purchased finished goods, raw materials and equipment. The Load Planning Specialist will support the Chemtrade Logistics team, implementing data-based metrics to drive performance of the private fleet and common carriers. The Load Planning Specialist will work with plants, customer service, supply chain and Logistics to ensure the highest measure of customer satisfaction and continually drive improvement of the customer experience. The Load Planning Specialist will collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure safe delivery of goods to our customers.

About This Role and About You

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Transportation, Business or equivalent related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with good working knowledge of chemical delivery, dispatching and logistics
• Experience with safety programs in an industrial facility preferred
• Experience with a TMS (Transportation Management System) preferred
• Technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations

Responsibilities

Plant Operations and Training                                                                         65%

• Dispatch regional private fleet drivers and balance loads at the site level
• Dispatch common carrier deliveries and balance loads at the site level
• Optimize loads between private fleet and common carrier at all responsible plants
• Develop and maintain relationships with common carriers at the plant/dispatch level
• Support Road Logistics Managers in monitoring and improving common carrier performance
• Work with plant managers to ensure production capacity can meet load requirements – plan accordingly
• Work with customer service to ensure orders are spaced as evenly as possible throughout the week to minimize rescheduling due to carrier capacity limitations
• Support the Regional Driver Managers by identifying and communicating on driver performance, opportunities for growth and improvement within the fleet, aid with incident/NCR investigations where applicable and other duties as needed
• Analyze data to increase driver utilization and optimize performance of the private fleet, track seasonal trends in deliveries to aid in planning for seasonality requirements
• Work evenings or weekends to secure transportation capacity during plant shutdowns, plant upsets and abnormal resource issues as situations require
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers at a plant/dispatch level by communicating delivery issues and working with customers to ensure delivery expectations are met
• Prepare paperwork for shipments daily
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external partners
• Participate in planning for outages/emergencies
• Other duties as assigned

Environment, Health & Safety                                                                          20%

• Participate in incident investigation and closure of action items as required
• Respond to EHS incidents through prompt and thorough reporting, incident investigation, root cause identification and action item implementation
• Assist in tracking and communication of EHS performance metrics
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to the driving operations personnel to develop a culture committed to safety, environmental awareness and continuous improvement, consistent with the ethic of Responsible Care
• Support and develop strategies to effectively implement company and plant goals and objectives (i.e., Responsible Care, RC-14001, operations improvement initiatives)
• Maintain a working knowledge of company policies, plant procedures, environmental regulatory and permit requirements and other applicable regulations and standards
• Keep assigned safety procedures, training and education materials up to date

Cost Control and Reporting                                                                               15%

• Prepare assigned management reports
• Accountable for cost control of proper execution of daily work and fleet activities as assigned
• Responsible for scheduling, pre-outage hazard preparation, measurement metrics, critiques, etc.

Physical Demands

• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical)
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

What Chemtrade Offers You

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.

We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management.

Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

We recognize the immense value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an including and supportive work environment.  Our ERG’s serve as vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. 

We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and fuels our success as an organization. By encouraging the formation of ERG’s, we aim to create a workplace where all individual feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute their diverse talents and ideas.  Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families.  That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. 

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally.  Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of it’s employees.

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