Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. SUMMARY We are seeking a meticulous and organized Finished Goods Load Planner to join our logistics team. The Load Planner will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of customer orders, shipment creation, and scheduling. This role involves close collaboration with our customer for order adjustments and coordination with the Transportation Specialist (TSP) to ensure timely and efficient release of shipments. Pay: $22.50 ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Shipment Creation and Reservation: Develop and generate shipments based on customer orders. Reserve all shipments, ensuring that inventory and transportation resources are optimally utilized. · Customer Order Management: Create and process customer orders with precision, ensuring all details are accurate and up to date. · Order Adjustments: Collaborate with the customer to make necessary adjustments to orders. Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to order fulfillment. · Transportation Coordination: Communicate with the Transportation Specialist (TSP) to confirm that all shipments are ready for release. Provide necessary documentation and information to facilitate smooth transportation operations. · Communicate with Stakeholders: Liaise with internal teams and customers to provide updates on shipment status and address any inquiries or concerns. · Support Inventory Management: Assist in inventory management activities, including cycle counts and stock reconciliation. · Contribute to Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the logistics function and provide suggestions for optimization. · Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Sr. Supervisor, or Sr. Logistics Manager. Requirements EDUCATION REQUIRED · High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework or certification in logistics or supply chain management is a plus. RANGE OF EXPERIENCE: · 1-2 years of logistics experience is highly desirable. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn new software systems. Experience with SAP, Manhattan, OpenDock or other TMS software a plus. · Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being capable of working independently with minimal supervision. · Eagerness to learn and grow within the logistics field, with a strong work ethic and proactive attitude. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or touch; reach, talk, hear and smell. The employee may be required to, kneel, crouch, sit, climb or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust Benefits Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact recruitment@alene.com or call 614-933-4005 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.