Shipment Planner
Shipment Planner
At Irving Consumer Products, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. Irving Consumer Products is a leading manufacturer of premium tissue products – including national brands and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. We are also part of a larger organization that acts responsibly when it comes to sustainable practices that begins with a history rooted since 1957. We have planted 1.1 billion trees since then, and have been recognized as a Carbon Neutral Forest Supply Chain. We also manufacture private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.
As the Shipment Planner, your primary responsibilities will include managing the logistics flow for the site to service customer orders and operations at minimum cost with activities such as dock scheduling, trailer utilization, and coordinating and monitoring shipping, receiving, and storage activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Booking appointments, expediting and rescheduling late loads and managing and adjusting trailer pools with transportation suppliers
- Computer system processing to accurately reflect shipping and receiving activities such as confirming loads, managing custom labeling, creating stock transfers, and utilizing defined work-around processes or escalating issues to SME / Help desk
- Coordinating on-shift quality hold processes and providing interface between crew leader, logistics crew, and AWS inventory control processes
Values:
- Learns and operates by the Irving Values. Assists teammates in doing the same.
- Demonstrates teamwork by actively working with others towards a common goal, sharing responsibility, helping each other, and cooperating to optimize the capability of the team.
- Reports any harassment, damage, or theft. If you see something that is not reflective of a caring culture and our values, say something.
Safety:
- Is obligated to work safely, in compliance with all health & safety regulations and rules applicable to their role.
- Is obligated to approach anyone working unsafely.
- Is obligated to listen and consider feedback when approached.
- Actively participates in health and safety programs. Participation includes training, safety committee involvement, and hazard identification. Escalates improvement opportunities to supervisor or site safety manager.
Quality:
- Demonstrates dedication to meeting or exceeding our customers’ expectations in product safety, legality, and quality.
- Delivers quality products through the application of Quality Management systems and practices.
- Takes an active role in the quality and safety of product made.
- Monitors product quality against set standards and records inspections via quality audits. Quickly detects process abnormalities and takes appropriate action to correct them.
Learning:
- Learns and becomes proficient in all aspects of their role and understands the impact of their role on the business.
- Pursues continuous learning and knowledge transfer in current role, position above, and training & development of new team members.
- Admits mistakes; demonstrates self-awareness; develops solutions.
Continuous Improvement:
- Performs duties according to established standard operating procedures. Suggests improvement as needed.
- Records notable events during the shift and communicates them during shift exchange.
- Identifies and communicates opportunities to reduce cost due to waste in established processes / procedures.
- Uses performance measures to identify and prioritize production area losses; provides description of problems and can provide updates of process or line issues.
- Is a good team member capable of working within a highly effective team or part of a cross-functional team: responsible, supportive, and reliable.
- Has a strong sense of responsibility and good attention to detail. Communicates effectively.
- Demonstrates willingness to adopt change and support the change management process.
Data Integrity:
- Shows commitment to maintaining the quality of all data interacted with.
- Notifies the appropriate parties of any data integrity issues encountered.
- Takes responsibility for the quality of data produced, entered into ICP’s systems, and shared with others.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
- Acts in a manner that provides a work environment that is safe, respectful, and free from workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination.
- Shows an appreciation and respect for a variety of perspectives to build trust and collaborate with others.
- Demonstrates effective listening skills.
- Is comfortable asking questions to demonstrate curiosity to learn more.
- Consciously develops an appreciation and respect for people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Is comfortable with constructive challenge and encourages others to speak up if they have an alternative point of view.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED, Associate Degree preferred
Experience:
- Years of Experience Required: 2-5 years, preferably in logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, or supply chain
- Comprehensive computer skills; fluent in Microsoft Office applications; JD Edwards or One World experience is preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is a MUST
- Must have a strong understanding of systems and business processes
- Must be comfortable taking the initiative to develop permanent solutions to problems
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work with internal and external customers/suppliers
- Strong work ethic with a high level of commitment and self-motivation
- Positive team player with a focus on problem-solving and working with others to achieve goals
- This position works a 12-hour rotating shift
What We Offer
- Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
- $24.83/hour to start; $25.85 after 18 months
- 2 weeks of vacation, and sick time in first year
- Sundays Paid at Double-Time
- Call-In Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective 1st of month following start date
- 401K 100% match at 5% 1st of month following start date
- Fitness & Wellness reimbursements
- Employee & family assistance programs
- Tuition assistance programs
- Product purchase program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
To Apply for this Career Opportunity
Please apply online at https://careers.jdirving.com/.
For further details, please contact Recruitment at icprecruitment@irvingconsumerproducts.com
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about our products and services, click here.
Irving Tissue is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
Concerned you don’t meet every requirement? Research has shown that many people only apply to jobs when they feel they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. At Irving Tissue, we are focused on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, appreciated and encouraged to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are concerned you may not fit the requirements perfectly, we would encourage you to still apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for with this role or others we have available!
