Workflow Planner ID -10106

Description

Workflow Planner 

New Lenox, IL 

Friday-Sunday 6p-6a

 

About FedEx Supply Chain

FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in the third-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio that enables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation and operational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach to optimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renowned FedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provide flexibility, enable scalability and improve cost-effectiveness for customers. Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations and 35 million square feet of warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages and processes 358 million returns each year. For more information, go to supplychain.fedex.com.

 

We Have….

  • A strong FedEx brand consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers.
  • A top notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop your career.
  • An open mind for new ideas and creative methods.
  • A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and much more!
 

General Summary….

The Workflow Planner is responsible for maintaining the continuous flow of product from the vendors to the customer as it pertains to the picking, shipping and receiving functions of this facility. This position is responsible for product safety, quality and legality.

 

This position will be responsible for…..

  • Scheduling of all Inbound and Outbound orders in company systems.
  • Report investing and correct shorts.
  • E-mail for approval to cut product.
  • Coordinate order processing with all appropriate systems and personnel.
  • Directing the flow of vessels between the yard and dock doors.
  • Prioritizing and monitoring the daily workload to ensure work is being completed timely and customer requirements are being adhered to.
  • Report urgent loads to appropriate management.
  • Maintaining all records relative to inbound and outbound deliveries and accurately communicating about, and assisting in, resolving any discrepancies.
  • Prepare outbound paperwork.
  • Work closely with customer service.
  • Ensuring that complete and accurate information is forwarded to the next shift.
  • Performing other duties as required by the supervisor or manager.
  • Assigns and monitors the work of various warehouse personnel.
  • Maintains a clear understanding and working knowledge of GMP requirements, Safety requirements, and SOP’s. Adheres to and enforces those policies within the team.
  • Research past due orders that have not been confirmed as properly shipped.
  • Capable of filling in for other administrative roles as training and needs dictate.
  • Capable of working on the floor (outbound leader, picker, packer, or auditor) as volume and business needs require.
  • Maintain departmental attendance log, daily.

Performing other duties as required by the supervisor or manager.

You might be a great fit if….

Education/Experience
 

Physical/Cognitive Requirements
With or without accommodation:

Ability to follow policies and procedures.
•    Ability to read, write and interpret information.
•    Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. 
•    Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 
•    Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift 
•    Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.  
•    Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
•    Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
 
FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. 

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC):
•    **Competitive Pay**: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full and part time opportunities.
•    Tuition reimbursement program 
•    Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
•    Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available on day one
•    Basic life & Basic AD&D coverage
•    Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
•    Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full time employees following 180 days of service.
•    Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
•    Paid bereavement and jury duty

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