KION Group

Shipping Planner

KION Group  •  Guadalupe, MX (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

The Shipping Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling outbound shipments to ensure customer orders are delivered on time while maximizing transportation efficiency and warehouse productivity. This position works closely with Planning, Customer Service, Packaging, Inventory Control, Transportation, and Distribution Centers to prioritize shipments, optimize truck utilization, and maintain shipping schedules that support business objectives.

We offer:

Key Responsibilities

Shipment Planning

  • Develop daily and weekly shipping schedules based on customer requirements and production availability.
  • Prioritize shipments according to customer requested delivery dates and business priorities.
  • Coordinate shipment releases with Packaging, Warehouse, and Transportation teams.
  • Monitor shipping backlog and adjust priorities as business conditions change.
  • Ensure shipments comply with customer routing guides and transportation requirements.

Transportation Coordination

  • Schedule carriers and arrange transportation according to shipping plans.
  • Maximize trailer utilization and consolidate shipments whenever possible.
  • Coordinate with freight carriers regarding pickup appointments and delivery schedules.
  • Resolve transportation issues affecting shipment performance.
  • Monitor carrier performance and communicate delays.

Order Management

  • Review customer orders for shipping readiness.
  • Verify material availability before releasing shipments.
  • Coordinate with Planning and Inventory teams to resolve shortages impacting shipments.
  • Track open orders and ensure timely shipment execution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Work closely with:
    • Production Planning
    • Purchasing
    • Inventory Control
    • Packaging
    • Warehouse Operations
    • Customer Service
    • Transportation Providers
    • Distribution Centers
  • Participate in daily operational meetings to communicate shipping priorities.

SAP / System Management

  • Create and manage shipment documents in SAP or ERP systems.
  • Monitor shipping transactions for accuracy.
  • Maintain shipment status updates.
  • Generate shipping reports and performance metrics.
  • Ensure accurate system data for inventory movements.

Performance Monitoring

Track and report KPIs including:

  • On-Time Shipment
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Truck Utilization
  • Shipping Schedule Adherence
  • Freight Cost Performance
  • Backlog
  • Premium Freight
  • Customer Service Level
  • Daily Shipping Volume

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve shipping processes.
  • Support Lean initiatives.
  • Assist in reducing transportation costs.
  • Improve warehouse throughput and shipping efficiency.
  • Participate in root cause analysis for shipping delays.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in:
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Logistics
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Business Administration
    • Related field

(Equivalent experience may be considered.)

Experience

  • 2–5 years in Shipping, Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Planning preferred
  • Manufacturing or Distribution Center experience preferred.
  • Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments is a plus.

Technical Skills

  • SAP (Shipping, Delivery, Transportation modules preferred)
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • ERP systems
  • Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferred
  • Data analysis and reporting

Required Competencies

  • Planning and organization
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Customer focus
  • Communication skills
  • Decision making
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Prioritization
  • Adaptability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • On-Time Shipment (%)
  • On-Time Delivery (%)
  • Shipping Schedule Adherence (%)
  • Truck Fill Rate (%)
  • Trailer Utilization (%)
  • Freight Cost per Shipment
  • Premium Freight Cost
  • Customer Service Level
  • Shipping Backlog
  • Daily Shipping Volume
  • Order Cycle Time

Working Conditions

  • Manufacturing or Distribution Center environment.
  • Frequent interaction with warehouse personnel and transportation providers.
  • May require occasional overtime to support operational requirements.
  • Fast-paced environment with multiple daily priorities.

Success Factors

A successful Shipping Planner consistently:

  • Ensures customer orders ship on time.
  • Balances customer priorities with operational capacity.
  • Optimizes transportation utilization and reduces freight costs.
  • Maintains accurate shipment schedules and ERP data.
  • Communicates proactively across departments.
  • Quickly responds to changes in production, inventory, or customer demand.
  • Uses data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement in shipping performance.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What We Offer:

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

Dematic 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.

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.

Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic

Chart your path! Whether you are an engineer, customer service agent, supply chain expert, or salesperson, Dematic has a role for you.

Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic

Chart your path! Whether you are an engineer, customer service agent, supply chain expert, or salesperson, Dematic has a role for you.

KION Group

About KION Group

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.

Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.

Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.

With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.

KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:

Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.

As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfurt/Main, DE
Year Founded
2006
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